Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin is the product obtained by the reduction and oxidation of wool fibers to derivatize the free thiol groups to S-carboxymethyl keratin.
What does it do?
Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Carboxymethyl 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 Disulfide Keratin?
Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin is the product obtained by the reduction and oxidation of wool fibers to derivatize the free thiol groups to S-carboxymethyl keratin.
Is Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin do in cosmetic products?
Carboxymethyl Disulfide Keratin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/06/2013