Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein

INCI: HYDROLYZED WOOL CUTICLE PROTEIN

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (sub-fraction of wool keratin hydrolysate)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” falls under the CIR keratin-derived ingredients safety assessment

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Niche ingredient with limited standalone toxicology data; safety relies on read-across from hydrolyzed keratin and wool protein derivatives. Animal-derived; supplier must confirm molecular weight distribution and purity.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein safe in cosmetics?

Niche ingredient with limited standalone toxicology data; safety relies on read-across from hydrolyzed keratin and wool protein derivatives. Animal-derived; supplier must confirm molecular weight distribution and purity. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein allowed in the EU?

Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (sub-fraction of wool keratin hydrolysate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein?

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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