Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Protein hydrolyzates, placenta. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of placenta 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 Human Placental Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein?
Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Protein hydrolyzates, placenta. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of placenta 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 Human Placental Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein is 91080-01-2.
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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: 15/10/2010