Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

INCI: COCOYL HYDROLYZED KERATIN

CAS Number
68920-79-4 (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. CIR assessed 8 keratin-derived ingredients as safe in present practices of use and concentration.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived ingredient (sheep wool, feathers) requiring sourcing documentation. CIR determined existing safety data adequate for present use practices and concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived ingredient (sheep wool, feathers) requiring sourcing documentation. CIR determined existing safety data adequate for present use practices and concentrations. The EU classifies Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin do in cosmetics?

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68920-79-4 (Potassium salt variant).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl 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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