Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Hydrolyzed Quinoa

INCI: HYDROLYZED QUINOA

CAS Number
100209-45-8
Function
Skin conditioning; hair conditioning (film-forming, moisture-binding amino acids from Chenopodium quinoa)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed as prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR 700.11โ€“700.35

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Hydrolyzed Quinoa. 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 recommended (โ‰ค3500 Da per CIR wheat protein precedent); ensure absence of residual solvents. SDS classifies as non-hazardous.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Quinoa safe in cosmetics?

Molecular weight control recommended (โ‰ค3500 Da per CIR wheat protein precedent); ensure absence of residual solvents. SDS classifies as non-hazardous. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Quinoa as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Hydrolyzed Quinoa allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Quinoa do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Quinoa functions as: Skin conditioning; hair conditioning (film-forming, moisture-binding amino acids from Chenopodium quinoa). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100209-45-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Quinoa?

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 Quinoa?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Hydrolyzed Quinoa 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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