Sodium Cetyloyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

INCI: SODIUM CETYLOYL HYDROLYZED KERATIN

CAS Number
Not assigned as a single CAS (complex acyl-protein conjugate); parent Hydrolyzed Keratin: 69430-36-0
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR has reviewed hydrolyzed keratins as safe with qualifications

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived origin typically from wool or feathers, relevant for COSMOS and vegan claims; molecular weight distribution should be controlled to minimize sensitization risk.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cetyloyl Hydrolyzed Keratin safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived origin typically from wool or feathers, relevant for COSMOS and vegan claims; molecular weight distribution should be controlled to minimize sensitization risk. The EU classifies Sodium Cetyloyl Hydrolyzed Keratin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Cetyloyl Hydrolyzed Keratin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cetyloyl Hydrolyzed Keratin do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cetyloyl Hydrolyzed Keratin functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS (complex acyl-protein conjugate); parent Hydrolyzed Keratin: 69430-36-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cetyloyl 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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