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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High concern: animal-origin ingredient (white blood cells) raises BSE/TSE prion safety questions; must comply with EU animal by-products regulation; potential immunogenicity; virtually no published safety, irritation, sensitization, or genotoxicity data for cosmetic use; species source not specified in INCI definition — bovine, porcine, or human origin all possible; extremely limited market use
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leukocyte Extract safe in cosmetics?
High concern: animal-origin ingredient (white blood cells) raises BSE/TSE prion safety questions; must comply with EU animal by-products regulation; potential immunogenicity; virtually no published safety, irritation, sensitization, or genotoxicity data for cosmetic use; species source not specified in INCI definition — bovine, porcine, or human origin all possible; extremely limited market use The EU classifies Leukocyte Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Leukocyte Extract allowed in the EU?
Leukocyte Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Leukocyte Extract do in cosmetics?
Leukocyte Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 225234-41-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Leukocyte Extract?
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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