Is Kefiran safe in cosmetics?
Kefiran has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Kefiran
INCI: KEFIRAN
Kefiran (CAS 86753-15-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4R,5S)-6-[(3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
InChIKey
SERLAGPUMNYUCK-URHLDCCQSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited or restricted; general safety requirements apply. Kefiran is also recognized in food-grade applications (GRAS context for kefir products).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Kefiran.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Kefiran.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kefiran allowed in the EU?
Kefiran EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Kefiran do in cosmetics?
Kefiran functions as: Skin conditioning.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86753-15-3.
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