Serum Protein

INCI: SERUM PROTEIN [^1_18]

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (class ingredient; bovine-derived variants may reference CAS 9048-46-8 or similar) [^1_18]
Function
Skin conditioning [^1_18]
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Permitted; subject to same BSE/TSE prohibited cattle materials restrictions as serum albumin [^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 โ€” animal-derived; full traceability and sourcing documentation required; potential consumer acceptance issues with animal-origin ingredients; not COSMOS/vegan compatible [^1_18]

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serum Protein safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE risk โ€” animal-derived; full traceability and sourcing documentation required; potential consumer acceptance issues with animal-origin ingredients; not COSMOS/vegan compatible [^1_18] The EU classifies Serum Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Serum Protein allowed in the EU?

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

What does Serum Protein do in cosmetics?

Serum Protein functions as: Skin conditioning [^1_18]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (class ingredient; bovine-derived variants may reference CAS 9048-46-8 or similar) [^1_18].

What is the Margin of Safety for Serum Protein?

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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