Cysteamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethanethiol, 2-amino-orMercaptamine
What does it do?
Cysteamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
EU regulatory status
Cysteamine 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 Cysteamine?
Cysteamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethanethiol, 2-amino-orMercaptamine
Is Cysteamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cysteamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cysteamine do in cosmetic products?
Cysteamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair waving or straightening.
What is the CAS number of Cysteamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cysteamine is 60-23-1.
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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: 23/04/2018