Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
As a peroxidase enzyme, potential for skin irritation at high concentrations; must be formulated at appropriate activity levels; enzyme stability and pH sensitivity require careful formulation. A peroxidase enzyme that degrades lignin in nature; in cosmetics, used for enzymatic conditioning and potential antioxidant activity; requires hydrogen peroxide as co-substrate in its native mechanism
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ligninase safe in cosmetics?
As a peroxidase enzyme, potential for skin irritation at high concentrations; must be formulated at appropriate activity levels; enzyme stability and pH sensitivity require careful formulation. A peroxidase enzyme that degrades lignin in nature; in cosmetics, used for enzymatic conditioning and potential antioxidant activity; requires hydrogen peroxide as co-substrate in its native mechanism The EU classifies Ligninase as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ligninase allowed in the EU?
Ligninase EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ligninase do in cosmetics?
Ligninase functions as: Skin conditioning (enzyme-based). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42613-30-9 (lignin peroxidase).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ligninase?
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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