Is Hornet Silk safe in cosmetics?
Hornet Silk has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hornet Silk
INCI: HORNET SILK
Hornet Silk (CAS Not assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (protein-based film former). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (protein-based film former)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction; no CIR review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hornet Silk.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hornet Silk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hornet Silk allowed in the EU?
Hornet Silk EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hornet Silk do in cosmetics?
Hornet Silk functions as: Skin conditioning (protein-based film former). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
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