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Diss Factsheets

Administrative data

Description of key information

Lysozyme is expected to be non-carcinogenic.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Carcinogenicity: via oral route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Carcinogenicity: via inhalation route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Carcinogenicity: via dermal route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Justification for classification or non-classification

According to CLP regulation (EC1272/2008) Lysozyme is not classified for carcinogenicity.

Additional information

The low bioavailability of, as well as the low exposure to enzymes, the lack of genotoxic potential and the consequent absence of any evidence of carcinogenic properties from both human and animal data do not justify any requirement for conducting carcinogenicity studies.