Gelatin/Keratin Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: GELATIN/KERATIN AMINO ACIDS/LYSINE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex cationic protein derivative)
Function
Hair conditioning, antistatic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; not individually CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Residual 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride (CHPTAC) must be limited; keratin sourcing documentation needed; BSE/TSE for gelatin component; no published HRIPT or genotoxicity data specific to this INCI

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gelatin/Keratin Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Residual 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride (CHPTAC) must be limited; keratin sourcing documentation needed; BSE/TSE for gelatin component; no published HRIPT or genotoxicity data specific to this INCI The EU classifies Gelatin/Keratin Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Gelatin/Keratin Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Gelatin/Keratin Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Gelatin/Keratin Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Gelatin/Keratin Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex cationic protein derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Gelatin/Keratin Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?

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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