Is MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk safe in cosmetics?
MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk
INCI: MEA-HYDROLYZED SILK
MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk (CAS Not individually assigned (derived from hydrolyzed silk protein complexed with monoethanolamine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning (imparts combability, suppleness, softness, shine, volume);. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (derived from hydrolyzed silk protein complexed with monoethanolamine)
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Function
Hair conditioning (imparts combability, suppleness, softness, shine, volume); skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; CIR Expert Panel found ethanolamine salts safe in rinse-off products when formulated to be non-irritating and when not used in products where N-nitroso compounds may form
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk allowed in the EU?
MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk do in cosmetics?
MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk functions as: Hair conditioning (imparts combability, suppleness, softness, shine, volume); skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (derived from hydrolyzed silk protein complexed with monoethanolamine).
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