Is Silkworm Cocoon Extract safe in cosmetics?
Silkworm Cocoon Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Silkworm Cocoon Extract
INCI: SILKWORM COCOON EXTRACT
Silkworm Cocoon Extract (CAS 91079-16-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: INSUFFICIENT DATA to determine safety (2015/2016)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Silkworm Cocoon Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Silkworm Cocoon Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silkworm Cocoon Extract allowed in the EU?
Silkworm Cocoon Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silkworm Cocoon Extract do in cosmetics?
Silkworm Cocoon Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91079-16-2.
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