Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

INCI: SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED KERATIN

CAS Number
68952-16-9 is sometimes referenced for keratin acyl derivatives; specific CAS varies
Function
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually CIR-reviewed; relies on class-level amino acid alkyl amide data

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal origin (keratin from wool, feathers, hooves) — BSE/TSE documentation and sourcing verification needed; hydrolyzed protein class concern for contact sensitization (Japan wheat protein soap incident is the cautionary precedent); ensure MW <3,500 Da to minimize risk

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin safe in cosmetics?

Animal origin (keratin from wool, feathers, hooves) — BSE/TSE documentation and sourcing verification needed; hydrolyzed protein class concern for contact sensitization (Japan wheat protein soap incident is the cautionary precedent); ensure MW <3,500 Da to minimize risk The EU classifies Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68952-16-9 is sometimes referenced for keratin acyl derivatives; specific CAS varies.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoyl 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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