Cellulase
سيليوليز
Detergent enzyme · CAS: 9012-54-8
A colour-brightening, anti-pilling enzyme; safe in finished products.
Why this verdict
Raw enzyme is a respiratory sensitiser (H334); encapsulated/trace in finished product - flagged, allergen shown.
What It Is
A fibre-smoothing enzyme (cellulase) added to laundry detergents to brighten colours and reduce fabric pilling.
The enzyme that keeps cotton looking newer for longer. It gently shaves the microscopic fuzz and pills that build up on fabric with washing, restoring colour vibrancy and softness without harsh chemicals. Same enzyme caveat as the others - raw dust is a lung sensitiser for factory workers, so it's encapsulated - but harmless in the finished detergent.
Evidence & Status
IARC Carcinogen Group
Not classified
EU Status
CLP-classified (H334 (respiratory sensitiser)); signal word Danger.
US · FDA Status
EPA/FDA-reviewed where applicable
Cleaning & Hazard
Hazard signal
Danger
Hazard codes (GHS)
H334 (respiratory sensitiser)
Environmental note
Readily biodegradable; low environmental impact.
Halal Status: Halal
Microbial fermentation-derived (Trichoderma/Aspergillus); vegan; no halal concern.
Worth Knowing
Also Known As
cellulase · EC 3.2.1.4
Primary Source
Evidence, not medical advice. You decide.
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