Is Lactoferricin safe in cosmetics?
Lactoferricin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lactoferricin
INCI: LACTOFERRICIN
Lactoferricin (CAS 141879-60-3 (bovine lactoferricin B)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial peptide; skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antimicrobial peptide; skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR 700; no CIR monograph exists specifically for lactoferricin
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lactoferricin.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactoferricin allowed in the EU?
Lactoferricin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactoferricin do in cosmetics?
Lactoferricin functions as: Antimicrobial peptide; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141879-60-3 (bovine lactoferricin B).
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