Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very limited published toxicological data; used in specialty keratin-repair formulations at low concentrations; read-across from other N-acyl cystine esters needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethyl Dicaproyl Cystinate safe in cosmetics?
Very limited published toxicological data; used in specialty keratin-repair formulations at low concentrations; read-across from other N-acyl cystine esters needed The EU classifies Dimethyl Dicaproyl Cystinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dimethyl Dicaproyl Cystinate allowed in the EU?
Dimethyl Dicaproyl Cystinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethyl Dicaproyl Cystinate do in cosmetics?
Dimethyl Dicaproyl Cystinate functions as: Hair conditioning (N-acyl cystine derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 139416-29-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Dicaproyl Cystinate?
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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