Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe. No CIR or SCCS safety alerts identified. Non-allergenic polysaccharide structure. Well-tolerated on skin.. A water-soluble exopolysaccharide (disaccharide repeat units of glucose and galactose) produced by kefir grain microorganisms. Demonstrates antioxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging), anti-irritant properties, tyrosinase inhibition (skin brightening potential), and moisturizing capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kefiran safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe. No CIR or SCCS safety alerts identified. Non-allergenic polysaccharide structure. Well-tolerated on skin.. A water-soluble exopolysaccharide (disaccharide repeat units of glucose and galactose) produced by kefir grain microorganisms. Demonstrates antioxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging), anti-irritant properties, tyrosinase inhibition (skin brightening potential), and moisturizing capacity. The EU classifies Kefiran as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Kefiran allowed in the EU?
Kefiran EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Kefiran do in cosmetics?
Kefiran functions as: Skin conditioning.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86753-15-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Kefiran?
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.
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