Hydrolyzed Whey

INCI: HYDROLYZED WHEY

CAS Number
92797-39-2
Function
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€” no CFR restriction; CIR reviewed milk-derived proteins as safe as used (2022)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Milk allergen labeling required; lactose content should be controlled for sensitive skin formulations; source traceability (bovine) for BSE-free certification recommended.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Whey safe in cosmetics?

Milk allergen labeling required; lactose content should be controlled for sensitive skin formulations; source traceability (bovine) for BSE-free certification recommended. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Whey as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Whey allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Whey do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Whey functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92797-39-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Whey?

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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