Ingredient Dictionary

FICIN

Ficin is an organoiodine compound.

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 1 list it before the 1% line and 3 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

4 of 4 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

Ficin is an organoiodine compound.

Source: PubChem

Ficus proteinase. Proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name フィシン: 本品は、イチジク Ficus carica の乳汁から単離されるタンパク分解酵素である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

FICININCI피신Korean label name (MFDS standard)フィシンJapanese labelling name

CAS No.chemical registry number: 9001-33-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 232-599-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID3093787

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.

Chemical reaction regulator2
Softener and conditioner1
Processing aids not otherwise specified1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 4 studies

Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Irritation · Authoritative
Category 6.3A (Category 2)
Skin Irritation · Read Across
Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across
Eye Irrit. 2
Eye Irritation · Authoritative