Transglutaminase

INCI: TRANSGLUTAMINASE

CAS Number
300711-04-6
Function
Skin conditioning / Hair conditioning — catalyzes protein cross-linking (glutamine–lysine isopeptide bonds)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food (21 CFR); permitted in cosmetics; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

May cross-react with tissue transglutaminase antibodies in celiac patients; ensure microbial purity of fermentation-derived product

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Transglutaminase safe in cosmetics?

May cross-react with tissue transglutaminase antibodies in celiac patients; ensure microbial purity of fermentation-derived product The EU classifies Transglutaminase as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Transglutaminase allowed in the EU?

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

What does Transglutaminase do in cosmetics?

Transglutaminase functions as: Skin conditioning / Hair conditioning — catalyzes protein cross-linking (glutamine–lysine isopeptide bonds). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 300711-04-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Transglutaminase?

not established 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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