Egg Yolk Extract is the extract of chicken egg yolk.
How much products actually contain
4 products state the amountmedian 0.0005%
- under 0.01% 4
- 0.01–0.1% 0
- 0.1–1% 0
- 1% or more 0
Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.
Of the products containing it, 1 list it before the 1% line and 6 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
7 of 7 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first
TAMBURINSCHAIN HAND 421
TheHarDr. Ran Egg-Derived Protein Shampoo 500ml0.001% stated
MASK KINGMASK KING Peeled Egg Foot Spa Peeling Foot Mask 1 Pair0.0005% stated
BYOUREgg Protein Hair Pack Treatment0.00001% stated
BYOUREgg Protein Shampoo0.00000001% stated
too cool for schooltoo cool for school EGG Mousse Body Oil
TOSOWOONGHoney Glow 47% Propolis Cream
Definition
Egg Yolk Extract is the extract of chicken egg yolk.
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Restriction Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively.
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name 卵黄エキス: 本品は、ニワトリ Gallas gallas domesticus の卵黄から得られるエキスである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 91080-17-0
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 293-508-9
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID701042810
What products actually use it for
What the 4 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 conditioner2
- Emulsifier1
- Surfactant (surface active agent)1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
- [TWO CASES OF ADULT EGG ALLERGY THAT DEVELOPED AFTER USING COSMETIC PRODUCTS CONTAINING OSTRICH EGG YOLK EXTRACT]. · 2025
- APPLICATION OF ADDING ALBUMIN POWDER FROM WHITE CHICKEN EGG TO ACCELERATE WOUND HEALING IN DOMESTIC CATS · 2025
- APPLICATION OF LUTEIN-ZEAXANTHIN OF EGG YOLK BASED HYDROGEL EYE MASK AS A PREVENTIVE EFFORT AGAINST COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME (CVS) · 2021