Is Lactoglobulin safe in cosmetics?
Lactoglobulin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lactoglobulin
INCI: LACTOGLOBULIN
Lactoglobulin (CAS 9045-23-2 (β-lactoglobulin)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent; skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning agent; skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded Lactoglobulin (as part of 16 bovine milk proteins) is safe in the present practices of use and concentration (2022)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lactoglobulin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lactoglobulin.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactoglobulin allowed in the EU?
Lactoglobulin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactoglobulin do in cosmetics?
Lactoglobulin functions as: Hair conditioning agent; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9045-23-2 (β-lactoglobulin).
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