Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

INCI: COCODIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED KERATIN

CAS Number
68915-25-3 (also 151248-07-6 for 1000 MW grade)
Function
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent; quaternized derivative of hydrolyzed keratin with coconut-derived alkyl chain. Used in cream rinses, shampoos, conditioners, perms, nail care
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted for cosmetic use; no restrictions. Listed in FDA GSRS (UNII: 8V0I3U3HMO for 1000 MW grade). Used in FDA-listed cosmetic products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Animal origin (typically sheep wool/Ovis aries). Ensure supplier CoA includes MW distribution, heavy metals (<20 ppm), arsenic (<3 ppm). Two CAS numbers exist for different MW grades โ€” verify correct CAS for your specific raw material

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin safe in cosmetics?

Animal origin (typically sheep wool/Ovis aries). Ensure supplier CoA includes MW distribution, heavy metals (<20 ppm), arsenic (<3 ppm). Two CAS numbers exist for different MW grades โ€” verify correct CAS for your specific raw material The EU classifies Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin allowed in the EU?

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin do in cosmetics?

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent; quaternized derivative of hydrolyzed keratin with coconut-derived alkyl chain. Used in cream rinses, shampoos, conditioners, perms, nail care. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68915-25-3 (also 151248-07-6 for 1000 MW grade).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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