Hydrolyzed Lac

INCI: HYDROLYZED LAC

CAS Number
Not assigned (cow's milk hydrolysate)
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed bovine milk proteins as safe (2022); no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Dairy allergen requiring product labeling declaration; ensure molecular weight ≤3500 Da to minimize sensitization risk; cross-reactive with casein and whey proteins

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Lac safe in cosmetics?

Dairy allergen requiring product labeling declaration; ensure molecular weight ≤3500 Da to minimize sensitization risk; cross-reactive with casein and whey proteins The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Lac as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Lac allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Lac do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Lac functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (cow's milk hydrolysate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Lac?

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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