Is Catalase safe in cosmetics?
Catalase has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Catalase
Also known as: EINECS 232-577-1
INCI: CATALASE
Catalase (CAS 9001-05-2) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as Enzymatic antioxidant; preventive antioxidant; converts hydrogen peroxide. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Catalase is classified GHS Danger (H334) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Enzymatic antioxidant; preventive antioxidant; converts hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to water and oxygen; protects cells from oxidative damage at the initiation stage
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No dedicated CIR safety assessment. FDA recognizes catalase as GRAS for food use under 21 CFR 184. No FDA restriction on cosmetic use.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Catalase.
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for Catalase. 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 | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | subchronic | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =1289 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | subchronic | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Catalase across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 74
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | restricted | No concentration limit stated | All cosmetics |
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection", "mechanism_of_action": "Enzymatic activity, targeted protein modification", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis, dermis", "collagen_stimulation": "Moderate", "elastin_protection": "Moderate", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "8-15", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "25", "double_blind": "No", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "9001-05-2", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "direct_scavenging", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5/oxidative_stress", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathwa…
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "CAS-FUNC-35", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "good", "minimum_age_months": "3", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Functional ingredient - generally safe", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Chemical reaction regulator
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Stabilizing agent
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Catalase.
Regulatory Flags
endogenous-enzyme
antioxidant
hydrogen-peroxide-neutralizer
high-molecular-weight
no-systemic-absorption
natural-origin
eu_banned_cosmetics
epa_safer_alternative
eu_cosing_listed
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Catalase by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
8
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1289 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-577-1
Chemical Function
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Chemical reaction regulator
Stabilizing agent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
banned; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catalase allowed in the EU?
Catalase EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Catalase do in cosmetics?
Catalase functions as: Enzymatic antioxidant; preventive antioxidant; converts hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to water and oxygen; protects cells from oxidative damage at the initiation stage. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 9001-05-2.
What is the NOAEL for Catalase?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Catalase is =1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a subchronic study via oral route in Rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Catalase used outside cosmetics?
Catalase also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Catalase have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Catalase is classified GHS Danger (H334) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Compliance Tools
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