Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin
What is it?
Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin is the product obtained by the delipidation, reduction and oxidation of wool fibers to derivatize the free thiol groups to S-(carboxymethyl)-3-alanyl disulfide groups.
EU regulatory status
Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin?
Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin is the product obtained by the delipidation, reduction and oxidation of wool fibers to derivatize the free thiol groups to S-(carboxymethyl)-3-alanyl disulfide groups.
Is Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/07/2012