Hydrolyzed Fibroin

INCI: HYDROLYZED FIBROIN

CAS Number
96690-41-4
Function
Skin conditioning; hair conditioning; humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR concluded safe as used in present practices of use and concentration (2015 Final Report on Silk Proteins)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Silk allergy: rare but documented cases of Type I hypersensitivity to silk proteins exist. Molecular weight of hydrolysate should be characterized โ€” CIR notes MW >3500 Da increases sensitization potential for hydrolyzed proteins generally. Insect-derived (Bombyx mori) โ€” labeling considerations for vegan/ethical claims.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Fibroin safe in cosmetics?

Silk allergy: rare but documented cases of Type I hypersensitivity to silk proteins exist. Molecular weight of hydrolysate should be characterized โ€” CIR notes MW >3500 Da increases sensitization potential for hydrolyzed proteins generally. Insect-derived (Bombyx mori) โ€” labeling considerations for vegan/ethical claims. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Fibroin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Fibroin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Fibroin do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Fibroin functions as: Skin conditioning; hair conditioning; humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 96690-41-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Fibroin?

adequate 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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