Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Subtilisin

INCI: SUBTILISIN

CAS Number
9014-01-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent (serine protease enzyme from *Bacillus* spp.)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Subtilisin. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 572 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Known respiratory sensitizer (H334); skin/eye irritant; contraindicated in spray/aerosol products; requires strict concentration control; index number 647-012-00-8

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Subtilisin safe in cosmetics?

Known respiratory sensitizer (H334); skin/eye irritant; contraindicated in spray/aerosol products; requires strict concentration control; index number 647-012-00-8 The EU classifies Subtilisin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Subtilisin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Subtilisin do in cosmetics?

Subtilisin functions as: Skin conditioning agent (serine protease enzyme from *Bacillus* spp.). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9014-01-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Subtilisin?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Subtilisin?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Subtilisin is 572 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.

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