Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data GHS Classified

Lactoflavin

INCI: LACTOFLAVIN

CAS Number
83-88-5
Function
Skin conditioning agent; colorant (CI 75170)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA lists riboflavin as exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73; also GRAS as food additive (21 CFR 184.1695)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Lactoflavin. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 400 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 400 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 400 mg/kg bw/day oral dog Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 400 mg/kg bw/day oral cat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 400 mg/kg bw/day oral rabbit Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 25 mg/kg bw/day oral dog Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 50 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Multigeneration Reproductive COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 10 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Reproductive COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 4 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Reproductive COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 400 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB

GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Expert Verdict

Photosensitive compound that degrades under UV/visible light; formulation must address light stability and potential yellow coloration, but no toxicological concerns at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

colorant fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactoflavin safe in cosmetics?

Photosensitive compound that degrades under UV/visible light; formulation must address light stability and potential yellow coloration, but no toxicological concerns at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Lactoflavin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Lactoflavin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lactoflavin do in cosmetics?

Lactoflavin functions as: Skin conditioning agent; colorant (CI 75170). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83-88-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lactoflavin?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Lactoflavin?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Lactoflavin is 400 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in mouse. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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