Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Animal-derived (wool/feathers); potential allergen for protein-sensitive users
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Keratin safe in cosmetics?
Animal-derived (wool/feathers); potential allergen for protein-sensitive users The EU classifies Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Keratin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Keratin allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Keratin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Keratin do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Keratin functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Keratin?
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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