Hydrolyzed Pig Intestine Extract

INCI: HYDROLYZED PIG INTESTINE EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning (intestinal tissue hydrolysate — may contain glycosaminoglycans, collagen peptides)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR prohibition; heparin is derived from pig intestine (pharmaceutical use) providing some precedent for safety of intestinal extracts

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Microbiological contamination risk highest among pig-derived ingredients (intestinal source); endotoxin testing recommended; all ABP/TSE flags apply; potential heparin-like anticoagulant fragments — bioactivity screening warranted; batch-to-batch variability expected

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Pig Intestine Extract safe in cosmetics?

Microbiological contamination risk highest among pig-derived ingredients (intestinal source); endotoxin testing recommended; all ABP/TSE flags apply; potential heparin-like anticoagulant fragments — bioactivity screening warranted; batch-to-batch variability expected The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Pig Intestine Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrolyzed Pig Intestine Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Pig Intestine Extract do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Pig Intestine Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (intestinal tissue hydrolysate — may contain glycosaminoglycans, collagen peptides). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Pig Intestine 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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