Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Hydrolyzed Potato Protein

INCI: HYDROLYZED POTATO PROTEIN

CAS Number
100209-45-8
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Plant-Derived Proteins panel concluded safety for 18 plant proteins as used; hydrolyzed potato protein is within scope

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Hydrolyzed Potato Protein. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 50000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 5000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 2500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1600 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Developmental COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1420 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Developmental COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1600 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 284.5 mg/kg bw/day oral rabbit Developmental COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 5000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 2500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 1600 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Developmental COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Molecular weight control is critical; ensure supplier provides MW distribution data and confirms weight-average โ‰ค 3500 Da. Generally well-tolerated; potato is not a major allergen under EU FIC but IgE reactivity to patatin (potato allergen) exists. CIR concluded safe in present practices of use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen eu_children_restricted fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Potato Protein safe in cosmetics?

Molecular weight control is critical; ensure supplier provides MW distribution data and confirms weight-average โ‰ค 3500 Da. Generally well-tolerated; potato is not a major allergen under EU FIC but IgE reactivity to patatin (potato allergen) exists. CIR concluded safe in present practices of use. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Potato Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Hydrolyzed Potato Protein allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Potato Protein do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Potato Protein functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100209-45-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Potato Protein?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Hydrolyzed Potato Protein?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Hydrolyzed Potato Protein is 50000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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