Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Animal-derived ingredient from silkworm (Bombyx mori), not vegan; sericin content should be verified with supplier as it has higher sensitization potential than fibroin; limited published safety data available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk safe in cosmetics?
Animal-derived ingredient from silkworm (Bombyx mori), not vegan; sericin content should be verified with supplier as it has higher sensitization potential than fibroin; limited published safety data available. The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk allowed in the EU?
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk do in cosmetics?
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established in major databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk?
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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