Is Hydrolyzed Corn Protein safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
INCI: HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein (CAS 100209-41-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning agent, Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning agent, Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions for cosmetic use. Corn plant proteins approved as food additives under 21 CFR 170.3. CIR safety conclusion (2011) applies. No sunscreen or drug classification.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "protein-treatment", "hair_type_suitability": "fine/medium", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "medium/high", "protein_sensitivity": "protein", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_sa…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "68130-14-3", "ingredient_class": "protein_conditioner", "chemical_type": "wheat", "substantivity_to_hair": "good", "deposition_from_shampoo": "good", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "film_forming", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "cereal_protein", "wet_combing_force_reduction_pct": "20-30", "dry_combing_force_…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein.
Regulatory Flags
no_mw_restriction
prefer_enzymatic_hydrolysis
3mcpd_risk_acid_hydrolysis_only
wheat_protein_precedent_context_only
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Corn Protein allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Corn Protein do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein functions as: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning agent, Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100209-41-4.
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