Is Whey Protein safe in cosmetics?
Whey Protein has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Whey Protein
INCI: WHEY PROTEIN
Whey Protein (CAS 84082-51-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR reviewed bovine milk proteins as safe in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Whey Protein.
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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 Whey Protein.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as a component of cosmetic products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whey Protein allowed in the EU?
Whey Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Whey Protein do in cosmetics?
Whey Protein functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-51-9.
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