Hematin
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dihydrogen hydroxy[3,8,13,17-tetramethyl-7,12-divinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2,18-dipropionato(4-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]ferrate(2-)
What does it do?
Hematin 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
Hematin 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 Hematin?
Hematin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dihydrogen hydroxy[3,8,13,17-tetramethyl-7,12-divinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2,18-dipropionato(4-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]ferrate(2-)
Is Hematin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hematin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hematin do in cosmetic products?
Hematin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Hematin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hematin is 15489-90-4.
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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: 15/10/2010