Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Also known as: EINECS 309-353-8, Plant protein hydrolysate, Protein hydrolysate, vegetable, Protein, plant, hydrolysate, Vegetable protein hydrolysate (+1 more)
INCI: HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (CAS 100209-45-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning agent, Antistatic agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning agent, Antistatic agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
309-353-8
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA classifies HVP as GRAS for food use under 21 CFR 170.60. No cosmetic-specific FDA monograph, restriction, or concentration limit exists. CIR Expert Panel 2017 assessment serves as the primary US safety reference for cosmetic applications.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "protein-treatment", "hair_type_suitability": "fine/medium", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "medium/high", "protein_sensitivity": "protein", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_sa…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "100209-45-8", "ingredient_class": "protein_conditioner", "chemical_type": "vegetable_protein", "substantivity_to_hair": "good", "deposition_from_shampoo": "good", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "film_forming", "hair_penetration": "surface_cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "mixed_plant_proteins", "wet_combing_force_reduction_pct": "…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agent
Anti-static agent
Drier
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
iarc-group-2b-contaminant-risk
source-verification-required
mw-dependent-restriction
type-i-hypersensitivity-risk
3-mcpd-concern
acid-hydrolysis-risk
eu_children_restricted
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 309-353-8
Plant protein hydrolysate
Protein hydrolysate, vegetable
Protein, plant, hydrolysate
Vegetable protein hydrolysate
Vegetable protein, hydrolyzed
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Flavouring and nutrient
Drier
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein functions as: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning agent, Antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100209-45-8.
Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein used outside cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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