Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low concern profile. No major safety flags documented. The cystine backbone is a naturally occurring amino acid dimer. The disulfide bond from the cystine core mimics hair keratin bonds, providing structural affinity to hair. The capryloyl (C8) chains improve lipophilicity and substantivity to hair fibers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicapryloyl Cystine safe in cosmetics?
Low concern profile. No major safety flags documented. The cystine backbone is a naturally occurring amino acid dimer. The disulfide bond from the cystine core mimics hair keratin bonds, providing structural affinity to hair. The capryloyl (C8) chains improve lipophilicity and substantivity to hair fibers The EU classifies Dicapryloyl Cystine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dicapryloyl Cystine allowed in the EU?
Dicapryloyl Cystine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicapryloyl Cystine do in cosmetics?
Dicapryloyl Cystine functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41760-23-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dicapryloyl Cystine?
not established 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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