Hydrolyzed Egg Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Protein hydrolyzates, egg. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of egg composed primarily of amino acids, peptides and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein 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
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein 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 Hydrolyzed Egg Protein?
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Protein hydrolyzates, egg. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of egg composed primarily of amino acids, peptides and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
Is Hydrolyzed Egg Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Egg Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Egg Protein do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Egg Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Hydrolyzed Egg Protein?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrolyzed Egg Protein is 91079-86-6.
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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