Is Keratins used in cosmetics?
Yes, Keratins is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Keratin. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Cosmetic Ingredient
Keratins
Also known as: Keratin
CAS 68238-35-7
Keratins (CAS 68238-35-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
4 fields
Name
Keratins
CAS Number
68238-35-7
DTXSID
DTXSID201010854
Synonyms
Keratin
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
12 records
HumectantSoftener and conditioner
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Skin Conditioning
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the safety data for Keratins come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Keratins used outside industrial chemicals?
Keratins also appears in cosmetics databases.