Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Hydrolyzed Gelatin

INCI: HYDROLYZED GELATIN

CAS Number
68410-45-7
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE risk if bovine-sourced; must ensure compliance with EC 999/2001 for bovine gelatin. Marine/porcine alternatives eliminate this concern. Ensure molecular weight profile is documented. Maximum reported use: 0.28% in hair sprays with acceptable inhalation exposure per CIR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Gelatin safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE risk if bovine-sourced; must ensure compliance with EC 999/2001 for bovine gelatin. Marine/porcine alternatives eliminate this concern. Ensure molecular weight profile is documented. Maximum reported use: 0.28% in hair sprays with acceptable inhalation exposure per CIR. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Gelatin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Gelatin?

adequate 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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