Silk
INCI: SILK (ALSO: SILK POWDER, HYDROLYZED SILK, SILK EXTRACT — DISTINCT INCI ENTRIES)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Inhalation concern for powder forms (face powders up to 1.4%); particle size matters for respirable fraction. Type I silk allergy is rare but documented. Hydrolyzed low-MW variants pose higher sensitization risk than intact protein
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silk safe in cosmetics?
Inhalation concern for powder forms (face powders up to 1.4%); particle size matters for respirable fraction. Type I silk allergy is rare but documented. Hydrolyzed low-MW variants pose higher sensitization risk than intact protein The EU classifies Silk as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Silk allowed in the EU?
Silk EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silk do in cosmetics?
Silk functions as: Skin conditioning; hair conditioning; bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 96690-41-4 (Silk); related: 96690-41-4 (Silk Powder).
What is the Margin of Safety for Silk?
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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