TEA-ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A collagen-derived surfactant/conditioner restricted under EU Annex III due to TEA-based formulation concerns.
TEA-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen is the triethanolamine salt of isostearoyl-hydrolyzed collagen, functioning as a skin and hair conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III reference III/62 applies to TEA-based ingredients in this category due to concerns about nitrosamine formation. Used within regulated limits, it is considered safe.
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Hair conditioning
- Surfactant properties
Known concerns
- EU Annex III/62 restriction for TEA-protein combinations
- Potential nitrosamine formation
- Must be used within regulated concentration limits
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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