Serum Albumin

INCI: SERUM ALBUMIN [^1_17]

CAS Number
9048-46-8 [^1_16][^1_17]
Function
Skin conditioning, film forming [^1_17]
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FDA prohibits cosmetics containing prohibited cattle materials (BSE precaution); CIR reviewed tissue-derived proteins [^1_18]

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE risk for bovine-derived material โ€” strict sourcing compliance required; FDA prohibited cattle materials rules apply; must verify species origin and traceability [^1_18]

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serum Albumin safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE risk for bovine-derived material โ€” strict sourcing compliance required; FDA prohibited cattle materials rules apply; must verify species origin and traceability [^1_18] The EU classifies Serum Albumin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Serum Albumin allowed in the EU?

Serum Albumin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Serum Albumin do in cosmetics?

Serum Albumin functions as: Skin conditioning, film forming [^1_17]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9048-46-8 [^1_16][^1_17].

What is the Margin of Safety for Serum Albumin?

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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