Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Extract

INCI: HYDROLYZED SILK GLAND EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (distinct from Hydrolyzed Silk CAS 96690-41-4; derived from silk gland, not cocoon fiber)
Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; not individually assessed by CIR (covered under general silk protein family)

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Animal-derived humectant from silk glands; potential allergenic sericin component present; safety inferred from broader silk protein family assessments rather than gland extract-specific testing.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Extract safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived humectant from silk glands; potential allergenic sericin component present; safety inferred from broader silk protein family assessments rather than gland extract-specific testing. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Extract do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Extract functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (distinct from Hydrolyzed Silk CAS 96690-41-4; derived from silk gland, not cocoon fiber).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Silk Gland 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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Extract in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Extract in your formulation.