Is Bombyx Mori Extract safe in cosmetics?
Bombyx Mori Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bombyx Mori Extract
INCI: BOMBYX MORI EXTRACT
Bombyx Mori Extract (CAS 91079-16-2 (EINECS 293-402-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed silk protein ingredients (2020). CIR conclusion: some silk proteins safe in present practices of use; however, for Silkworm Cocoon Extract specifically, data were insufficient — missing method of manufacture, concentration of use, 28-day dermal toxicity, genotoxicity, and sensitization data
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bombyx Mori Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bombyx Mori Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bombyx Mori Extract allowed in the EU?
Bombyx Mori Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bombyx Mori Extract do in cosmetics?
Bombyx Mori Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91079-16-2 (EINECS 293-402-2).
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