Polylysine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(imino-(6-amino-1-oxo-2,1-hexanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
What does it do?
Polylysine 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
Polylysine 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 Polylysine?
Polylysine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(imino-(6-amino-1-oxo-2,1-hexanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
Is Polylysine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polylysine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polylysine do in cosmetic products?
Polylysine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Polylysine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polylysine is 25104-18-1.
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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: 15/10/2010