Is Hydrolyzed Whey Protein safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
Also known as: Protein hydrolyzates, milk, Milk proteins, hydrolyzates, Biolift H, E Akachan, LE 80GF-US (+5 more)
INCI: HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (CAS 92797-39-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
296-575-2
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR (2022) concluded safe as used in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Whey Protein.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Flavouring and nutrient
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Whey Protein.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Protein hydrolyzates, milk
Milk proteins, hydrolyzates
Biolift H
E Akachan
LE 80GF-US
Lactolan LS 5879
Milk protein hydrolyzates
New MA 1
Ultranor Milk Protein Isolate 9060
EINECS No.: 296-575-2
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Whey Protein allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Whey Protein do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92797-39-2.
Is Hydrolyzed Whey Protein used outside cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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