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GLYOXYLOYL CARBOCYSTEINE

CAS 1268868-51-4
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine is a modified amino acid (carbocysteine) derivative bearing a glyoxyloyl group, used in hair and skin conditioning formulations. GHS hazard statements include H315 (Skin irritation), H317 (May cause allergic skin reaction), and H318 (Serious eye damage). It is not listed in EU Regulation 1223/2009 annexes. Formulation in leave-on products should be approached with caution.

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning
  • Skin conditioning
  • Keratin-binding

Known concerns

  • H318 serious eye damage
  • H317 skin sensitisation
  • H315 skin irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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