Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract

INCI: HYDROLYZED CICER SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex botanical hydrolysate from *Cicer arietinum*, chickpea)
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” chickpea is GRAS for food (21 CFR 184); no cosmetic restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Legume allergen cross-reactivity risk; must confirm protein content and MW distribution; isoflavone content (biochanin A, formononetin) may have estrogenic activity at high concentrations โ€” clarify concentration of use; pesticide residue testing recommended for non-organic source

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Legume allergen cross-reactivity risk; must confirm protein content and MW distribution; isoflavone content (biochanin A, formononetin) may have estrogenic activity at high concentrations โ€” clarify concentration of use; pesticide residue testing recommended for non-organic source The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex botanical hydrolysate from *Cicer arietinum*, chickpea).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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