Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Silk-derived protein with adequate safety profile; CIR Panel approved for cosmetic use. Flag for consumers with known silk allergy as traditional hypersensitivity testing may not detect Type I immediate responses. Limited concentration-of-use data available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Sericin safe in cosmetics?
Silk-derived protein with adequate safety profile; CIR Panel approved for cosmetic use. Flag for consumers with known silk allergy as traditional hypersensitivity testing may not detect Type I immediate responses. Limited concentration-of-use data available. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Sericin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydrolyzed Sericin allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Sericin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Sericin do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Sericin functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, film former, moisturizing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60650-89-7 / 60650-88-6 (also reported as 73049-73-7).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Sericin?
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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