Caseins. A complex combination produced in mammary tissue from amino acids supplied by the blood.
Definition
US FDA substance register · UNII 48268V50D5 · registered name CASEIN · biological origin (no fixed structure)
Caseins. A complex combination produced in mammary tissue from amino acids supplied by the blood. It contains several proteins, phosphorus, and calcium
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Bovine Milk Proteins and Protein Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name カゼイン: 本品は、牛乳（＊）から得たリンたん白の混合物である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 9000-71-9
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 232-555-1
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID1040829
Measured properties
- Appearance
- solid
- Colour
- white
- Odour
- odourless
- Melting/freezing point
- 280 ℃
- Relative density
- 1.25-1.3
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 22 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Softener and conditioner6
- Flavouring and nutrient4
- Thickening agent3
- Processing aids not otherwise specified3
- Sizing agent1
- Anti-static agent1
- Binder1
- Adhesion/cohesion promoter1
2 other uses
- Surface modifier1
- Emulsifier1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
- Ingestion of Casein Hydrolysate Induces Oral Tolerance and Suppresses Subsequent Epicutaneous Sensitization and Development of Anaphylaxis Reaction to Casein in Mice · 2019
- The Influence of Acid Casein on the Selected Properties of Lime–Metakaolin Mortars · 2023
- Enhancement of the mechanical and drug-releasing properties of poloxamer 407 hydrogels with casein · 2021
- Characterization of casein hydrolysates derived from enzymatic hydrolysis · 2013
- The casein micelle and its reactivity · 2007
Linked databases 16
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2
- US EPA CompTox dashboard
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS) 2
- US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
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