Albumen
INCI: ALBUMEN
CAS 9006-59-1
Naturally occurring substances, egg white
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Naturally occurring substances, egg white
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, film forming
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Flags
potential-allergen
Verdict
Major allergen — egg allergy is one of the top 8 food allergens; must be considered for labeling and consumer safety; respiratory sensitization classified under CLP (H334); not a carcinogen per IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or CA Prop 65
US Note
No FDA cosmetic restriction; GRAS as food ingredient; LD50 oral (mouse) >24 g/kg
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