Ovotransferrin is an iron-binding protein isolated from chicken egg whites.
Definition
Ovotransferrin is an iron-binding protein isolated from chicken egg whites.
Cosmetic roles
Stops microbes growing in the productPRESERVATIVECares for the mouthORAL CAREInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIALKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGPrevents plaqueANTIPLAQUEBinds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
OVOTRANSFERRININCI
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 1391-06-6
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID7093660
What products actually use it for
What the 5 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.
- Biocide1
- Chelating agent1
- Pharmaceutical (EPA)1
- Softener and conditioner1
- Preservative1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
- A new insight into diagnosis and management of hen egg allergy · 2022
- Tracking a Major Egg Allergen to Assess Commercial Food Label Compliance: Towards a Simple and Fast Immunosensing Device · 2022
- Allergy to egg whites: diagnosis, symptoms (clinical features), prognosis · 2018
- [Allergy to egg proteins in children]. · 2015
- Utility of diagnostic tests in the follow‐up of egg‐allergic children · 2009