Silk Extract

INCI: SILK EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (derived from *Bombyx mori*)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in present practices of use and concentration (2015/2016 final report)

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Rare silk protein allergy (IgE-mediated); inhalation concern in spray products

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silk Extract safe in cosmetics?

Rare silk protein allergy (IgE-mediated); inhalation concern in spray products The EU classifies Silk Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Silk Extract allowed in the EU?

Silk Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Silk Extract do in cosmetics?

Silk Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (derived from *Bombyx mori*).

What is the Margin of Safety for Silk Extract?

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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Silk Extract in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Silk Extract in your formulation.