Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
BSE/TSE risk if sourced from bovine material (EU requires compliance with Regulation 999/2001 on transmissible spongiform encephalopathies); nitrosamine formation risk from the MEA component. The monoethanolamine salt of hydrolyzed collagen; the MEA counter-ion improves substantivity (adhesion) of collagen peptides to hair and skin, enhancing conditioning performance compared to sodium or potassium salts. Animal-derived unless specified otherwise
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen safe in cosmetics?
BSE/TSE risk if sourced from bovine material (EU requires compliance with Regulation 999/2001 on transmissible spongiform encephalopathies); nitrosamine formation risk from the MEA component. The monoethanolamine salt of hydrolyzed collagen; the MEA counter-ion improves substantivity (adhesion) of collagen peptides to hair and skin, enhancing conditioning performance compared to sodium or potassium salts. Animal-derived unless specified otherwise The EU classifies MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen?
not established 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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