Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generates ammonia upon urea hydrolysis — pH shift risk in formulation; potential irritation at high concentrations; ensure microbial purity of enzyme preparations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Urease safe in cosmetics?
Generates ammonia upon urea hydrolysis — pH shift risk in formulation; potential irritation at high concentrations; ensure microbial purity of enzyme preparations The EU classifies Urease as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Urease allowed in the EU?
Urease EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Urease do in cosmetics?
Urease functions as: Skin conditioning agent (enzyme that hydrolyzes urea to ammonia and CO₂). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9002-13-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Urease?
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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