Is Hydrolyzed Gelatin safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Gelatin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Gelatin
Also known as: Gelatins, hydrolyzates
INCI: HYDROLYZED GELATIN
Hydrolyzed Gelatin (CAS 68410-45-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — gelatin is GRAS (21 CFR 182.70); hydrolyzed gelatin/collagen reviewed by CIR and found safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Gelatin.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Gelatin.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Gelatins, hydrolyzates
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Gelatin allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Gelatin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Gelatin do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Gelatin functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68410-45-7.
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