Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall

INCI: SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE CELL WALL

CAS Number
Not distinctly assigned (Yeast CAS: 68876-77-7)
Function
Skin Protectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Hydrolyzed form reviewed by CIR; S. cerevisiae is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1983)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Heavy metal limits: ≤2 µg/g lead, ≤1.5 µg/g arsenic, ≤5.6% nitrogen per manufacturer specs. Verify whether your specific ingredient is the hydrolyzed or non-hydrolyzed form, as CIR data directly covers the hydrolyzed variant.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall safe in cosmetics?

Heavy metal limits: ≤2 µg/g lead, ≤1.5 µg/g arsenic, ≤5.6% nitrogen per manufacturer specs. Verify whether your specific ingredient is the hydrolyzed or non-hydrolyzed form, as CIR data directly covers the hydrolyzed variant. The EU classifies Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall allowed in the EU?

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall do in cosmetics?

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall functions as: Skin Protectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not distinctly assigned (Yeast CAS: 68876-77-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall?

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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