Is Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine safe in cosmetics?
Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine
INCI: BIS-GLYOXYLOYL CYSTINE
Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine (CAS Not publicly assigned in CosIng) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning (hair straightening/smoothing active). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning (hair straightening/smoothing active)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
No individual CIR review. FDA has not specifically restricted. Subject to state-level formaldehyde exposure regulations.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine allowed in the EU?
Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine do in cosmetics?
Bis-Glyoxyloyl Cystine functions as: Hair conditioning (hair straightening/smoothing active). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in CosIng.
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