Hair Keratin Amino Acids

INCI: HAIR KERATIN AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
Related to 69430-36-0 (Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin); 73049-73-7 (peptones)
Function
Hair conditioning agent; skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Expert Panel concluded animal- and plant-derived amino acids are safe in current practices of use; ฮฑ-amino acids considered GRAS by FDA

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

EU-restricted with sourcing requirements: non-human keratin (wool, feather) preferred; if human-sourced, requires SCCP-described hydrolysis protocol to mitigate biological risk with manufacturer certification of BSE/TSE-free origin. One clinical case of allergic reaction documented. US permitted.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hair Keratin Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

EU-restricted with sourcing requirements: non-human keratin (wool, feather) preferred; if human-sourced, requires SCCP-described hydrolysis protocol to mitigate biological risk with manufacturer certification of BSE/TSE-free origin. One clinical case of allergic reaction documented. US permitted. The EU classifies Hair Keratin Amino Acids as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hair Keratin Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

Hair Keratin Amino Acids EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hair Keratin Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Hair Keratin Amino Acids functions as: Hair conditioning agent; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to 69430-36-0 (Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin); 73049-73-7 (peptones).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hair Keratin Amino Acids?

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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