Is MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen safe in cosmetics?
MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen
INCI: MEA-HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN
MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen (CAS 68952-15-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent; skin conditioning agent; antistatic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning agent; skin conditioning agent; antistatic
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not prohibited or restricted. Hydrolyzed collagen is widely accepted in cosmetic formulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Cleaning agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen allowed in the EU?
MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen do in cosmetics?
MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen functions as: Hair conditioning agent; skin conditioning agent; antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68952-15-8.
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