TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids

INCI: TEA-LAUROYL KERATIN AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (keratin amino acid complex; related sodium/TEA form: 68920-59-2)
Function
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR-assessed safe (2014); not in current VCRP use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine risk; animal-derived (keratin source โ€” BSE concern); not in current commercial use; free DEA control required

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine risk; animal-derived (keratin source โ€” BSE concern); not in current commercial use; free DEA control required The EU classifies TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids functions as: Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (keratin amino acid complex; related sodium/TEA form: 68920-59-2).

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids?

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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