Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

INCI: ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED KERATIN

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (condensation product)
Function
Skin conditioning; hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR concluded keratin-derived ingredients safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be free of detectable infectious pathogens (BSE, HIV, CJD) if animal-sourced; cosmetics industry must verify pathogen-free status per CIR panel directive; used at โ‰ค0.059% in aerosolized products

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin safe in cosmetics?

Must be free of detectable infectious pathogens (BSE, HIV, CJD) if animal-sourced; cosmetics industry must verify pathogen-free status per CIR panel directive; used at โ‰ค0.059% in aerosolized products The EU classifies Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin allowed in the EU?

Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin do in cosmetics?

Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin functions as: Skin conditioning; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (condensation product).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin?

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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