Lysozyme Beta-Glucan

INCI: LYSOZYME BETA-GLUCAN

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned — specialty complex of lysozyme and β-glucan
Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial (combination of enzymatic + immunomodulatory activity)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically addressed by CIR or 21 CFR. Individual components (lysozyme, beta-glucan) have independent safety histories.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

No standalone safety assessment exists. Egg allergen risk from lysozyme component persists. Request supplier documentation on complexation method, molecular characterization, and stability data. Treat as novel complex requiring independent safety evaluation in CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lysozyme Beta-Glucan safe in cosmetics?

No standalone safety assessment exists. Egg allergen risk from lysozyme component persists. Request supplier documentation on complexation method, molecular characterization, and stability data. Treat as novel complex requiring independent safety evaluation in CPSR. The EU classifies Lysozyme Beta-Glucan as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lysozyme Beta-Glucan allowed in the EU?

Lysozyme Beta-Glucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lysozyme Beta-Glucan do in cosmetics?

Lysozyme Beta-Glucan functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial (combination of enzymatic + immunomodulatory activity). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned — specialty complex of lysozyme and β-glucan.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lysozyme Beta-Glucan?

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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