What function does OVOTRANSFERRIN serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, OVOTRANSFERRIN carries the following function designation(s): ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPLAQUE, CHELATING, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING.

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InventoryRef 9176430/10/2014

OVOTRANSFERRIN

Conalbumin

OVOTRANSFERRIN is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for OVOTRANSFERRIN

INCI name

OVOTRANSFERRIN

Description

Conalbumin

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 91764
Imported identity: OVOTRANSFERRIN
Source update: 30/10/2014

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for OVOTRANSFERRIN

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Key data

CAS

1391-06-6

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Restriction

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Function

ANTIMICROBIAL: Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
ANTIPLAQUE: Helping protect against plaque.
CHELATING: Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
ORAL CARE: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
PRESERVATIVE: Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#18498 · OVOTRANSFERRIN

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How OVOTRANSFERRIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists OVOTRANSFERRIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

OVOTRANSFERRIN is also tagged with 6 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

OVOTRANSFERRIN is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, OVOTRANSFERRIN carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 1391-06-6 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for OVOTRANSFERRIN

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for OVOTRANSFERRIN from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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