Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics

INCI: LYSOLECITHIN

Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 15%. 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
Emulsifier, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 15%
US US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel concluded that lecithin and related phosphoglycerides (including lysolecithin) are safe in cosmetics at current use concentrations, with leave-on products safe up to 15%.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics.

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Additional Ingredient Properties

2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.

emulsifier
{"cas_number": "85711-69-9", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,liquid_crystal_former", "chemical_type": "lecithin", "HLB_value": "14.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "13-15", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "1-3", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "36", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "40", "foam_formation": "moderat…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "8.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.30-0.45", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "xanthan_gum", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "10-30", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "70-90", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.0-8.0", "viscosity_building_contri…

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics.

Regulatory Flags

EU Restricted Allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics safe in cosmetics?

Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.

Is Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics allowed in the EU?

Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 15%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics do in cosmetics?

Enzyme-Modified Ingredients in Cosmetics functions as: Emulsifier, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.

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