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TEA-ISOSTEAROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

71

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

EU CosIng database

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

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