Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin

INCI: COCOYL HYDROLYZED ELASTIN

CAS Number
68920-20-7 (Potassium salt variant)
Function
Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-permitted; no specific restrictions. CIR reviewed Hydrolyzed Elastin as safe in cosmetics.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal origin (typically bovine/porcine) โ€” BSE/TSE compliance documentation required. Similar structural class to Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen; monitor CIR reopened assessment for class-relevant findings.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin safe in cosmetics?

Animal origin (typically bovine/porcine) โ€” BSE/TSE compliance documentation required. Similar structural class to Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen; monitor CIR reopened assessment for class-relevant findings. The EU classifies Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin allowed in the EU?

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin do in cosmetics?

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68920-20-7 (Potassium salt variant).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin?

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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