Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

INCI: POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN

CAS Number
169590-92-5
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, foaming agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Approved for rinse-off and leave-on applications; no specific CIR monograph but classified as safe by regulatory bodies

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Soy-derived surfactant with potential concern for soy-allergic individuals, though hydrolysis reduces epitope immunogenicity; biodegradable within 28 days and demonstrates 30% lower GHG emissions versus SLS; plant-derived and vegan.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein safe in cosmetics?

Soy-derived surfactant with potential concern for soy-allergic individuals, though hydrolysis reduces epitope immunogenicity; biodegradable within 28 days and demonstrates 30% lower GHG emissions versus SLS; plant-derived and vegan. The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein allowed in the EU?

Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein do in cosmetics?

Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 169590-92-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy 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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