Is Fermented Soybean Extract safe in cosmetics?
Fermented Soybean Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Fermented Soybean Extract
INCI: GLYCINE SOJA FERMENT EXTRACT
Fermented Soybean Extract (CAS 68607-88-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, moisturizing. 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
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, moisturizing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; used in cosmetics as skin conditioner
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fermented Soybean Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
microbiome
{"ingredient_class": "ferment_extract", "microbial_source_genus": "Saccharomyces", "microbial_source_species": "cerevisiae", "fermentation_substrate": "soy", "live_organism_content": "no", "inactivation_method": "heat", "bioactive_components": "peptides/isoflavones", "molecular_weight_range_Da": "5000-25000", "pH_of_ingredient": "5.0-6.0", "mechanism_of_action": "antioxidant/barrier_strengthening"…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Humectant
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Fermented Soybean Extract.
Regulatory Flags
fermented
antioxidant
skin-conditioning
phytoestrogens
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Anti-static agent
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fermented Soybean Extract allowed in the EU?
Fermented Soybean Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fermented Soybean Extract do in cosmetics?
Fermented Soybean Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68607-88-5.
Is Fermented Soybean Extract used outside cosmetics?
Fermented Soybean Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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