Soluble Keratin

INCI: SOLUBLE KERATIN

CAS Number
69430-36-0
Function
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel: Safe in present practices of use and concentration (2021); used at up to 0.059% in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Pesticide residues and heavy metals may be present in source materials ; BSE/TSE/CJD/HIV risk if animal/human-derived โ€” must be certified pathogen-free ; human hair origin raises ethical and regulatory labeling considerations

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soluble Keratin safe in cosmetics?

Pesticide residues and heavy metals may be present in source materials ; BSE/TSE/CJD/HIV risk if animal/human-derived โ€” must be certified pathogen-free ; human hair origin raises ethical and regulatory labeling considerations The EU classifies Soluble Keratin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Soluble Keratin allowed in the EU?

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

What does Soluble Keratin do in cosmetics?

Soluble Keratin functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69430-36-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Soluble 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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