Is Dicapryloyl Cystine safe in cosmetics?
Dicapryloyl Cystine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dicapryloyl Cystine
INCI: DICAPRYLOYL CYSTINE
Dicapryloyl Cystine (CAS 41760-23-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R)-3-[[(2R)-2-carboxy-2-(octanoylamino)ethyl]disulfanyl]-2-(octanoylamino)propanoic acid
InChIKey
IEXQFIQEVJTLIE-ROUUACIJSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; classified as inactive in the EPA's TSCA database, indicating no significant regulatory concerns
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dicapryloyl Cystine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dicapryloyl Cystine.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicapryloyl Cystine allowed in the EU?
Dicapryloyl Cystine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicapryloyl Cystine do in cosmetics?
Dicapryloyl Cystine functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41760-23-0.
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