Catalase
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Catalase is an enzyme found in animals, plants, bacteria and fungi.
What does it do?
Catalase 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
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Catalase is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 74), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Catalase?
Catalase is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Catalase is an enzyme found in animals, plants, bacteria and fungi.
Is Catalase allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Catalase is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Catalase do in cosmetic products?
Catalase is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
What is the CAS number of Catalase?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Catalase is 9001-05-2.
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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: 03/08/2020