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LIPASE

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

1 products state the amountmedian 0.01%

  • under 0.01% 0
  • 0.01–0.1% 1
  • 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, 8 list it before the 1% line and 8 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 16 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 16

Definition

Lipase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes triglycerides

Cosmetic roles

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

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name リパーゼ: 本品は、トリグリセリドをグリセリン(*)と脂肪酸に加水分解する酵素である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

LIPASEINCI리파아제Korean label name (MFDS standard)Lipase, triacylglycerolSynonymリパーゼJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
9001-62-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
232-619-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID0047458

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Melting/freezing point
1100 ℃
Relative density
4.09
Molecular weight
93.84

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 17 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 regulator11
  • Softener and conditioner3
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
  • Cleaning agent1
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

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 2 studies
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 15