Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Egg allergen. Label per EU Reg. 1223/2009 Article 19 if egg-derived. Inhalation risk in powder-handling (occupational asthma documented). Ensure microbial purity of enzyme source.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lysozyme safe in cosmetics?
Egg allergen. Label per EU Reg. 1223/2009 Article 19 if egg-derived. Inhalation risk in powder-handling (occupational asthma documented). Ensure microbial purity of enzyme source. The EU classifies Lysozyme as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Lysozyme allowed in the EU?
Lysozyme EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lysozyme do in cosmetics?
Lysozyme functions as: Antimicrobial enzyme, skin conditioning agent; muramidase that hydrolyzes bacterial cell walls. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12650-88-3 / 9001-63-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lysozyme?
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.
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