Is Hydrolyzed Egg Protein safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein
Also known as: Proteinhydrolizates, wheatgluten, Protein hydrolyzates, wheat gluten (14C), Glutens, wheat, hydrolyzates (14C), Hydrolyzed wheat glutens, Wheat gluten hydrolyzates (+6 more)
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein (CAS 100684-25-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former; Humectant; Softener and conditioner; pH regulating agent. 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
Film former; Humectant; Softener and conditioner; pH regulating agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction in 21 CFR; FDA recognizes egg as major allergen (FALCPA) for food; MoCRA does not currently mandate allergen labeling for cosmetics, but industry best practice applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Egg Protein.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
pH regulating agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Egg Protein.
Known Synonyms
Proteinhydrolizates, wheatgluten
Protein hydrolyzates, wheat gluten (14C)
Glutens, wheat, hydrolyzates (14C)
Hydrolyzed wheat glutens
Wheat gluten hydrolyzates
ADM Protein Isolate 2
Midsol HWG 2009
EC No.: 309-696-3
309-696-3
EINECS 309-696-3
Gluadin WLM Benz
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Humectant
pH regulating agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Egg Protein allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Egg Protein do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein functions as: Film former; Humectant; Softener and conditioner; pH regulating agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100684-25-1.
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