Is Tyrosinase safe in cosmetics?
Tyrosinase has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tyrosinase
INCI: TYROSINASE
Tyrosinase (CAS 9002-10-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (enzyme involved in melanin biosynthesis). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (enzyme involved in melanin biosynthesis)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically listed as cosmetic; permissible under general provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tyrosinase.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tyrosinase.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tyrosinase allowed in the EU?
Tyrosinase EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tyrosinase do in cosmetics?
Tyrosinase functions as: Skin conditioning (enzyme involved in melanin biosynthesis). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9002-10-2.
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