Hair App is a pure Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate in powder, it supplies hair with keratin structural components, which are able to penetrate in the hair shaft to strengthen and reconstitute it. As it keeps disulfide bonds between cysteine molecules organized, it is able to exert a powerful smoothing activity, while also protecting the hair from damages induced by heat Powder.

INCI Name: Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate

Functions: Conditioner, Protective Agent, Restoring Agent, Smoothing Agent

Labeling Claims: Preservative-free

Certifications & Compliance: Halal

Benefit Claims: Hair Protection, Highly Restructuring, Repairing, Replenishing, Smoothing, Strengthening

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
79458-68-7

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Features
  • Immediate and long lasting straightening (up to 48h)
  • Semi-permanent treatment
  • Protective effect from heat damages  (ironing, dryer, etc.)
  • Non siliconic (different mechanism of action: it doesn’t add weight to the hair as silicones, but it penetrates  in the hair to give the straightening efficacy)
  • Not aggressive as common treatments (tio-glycolic acid, glyoxylic acid, etc.)

Applications & Uses

Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
3-5%
Mode of Action

Hair App supplies hair with keratin structural components that straighten the hair shaft and reinforce  keratin fibers. It penetrates into the cuticle up to the cortex organizing disulfide bonds.

Recommended Uses
  • Straightening lotions, shampoos and treatments
  • Reinforcing products
  • Thermal hair protectors
  • Hai Care Products
Formulation Guidelines

Hair app has to be added in the water phase (completely soluble) of the formulation. It isn't sensitive to temperature (up to 70°C). Recommended for a pH range between 4.5 and 9.

Recommended Uses
  • Straightening lotions
  • Shampoos and treatments
  • Reinforcing products
  • Thermal hair protectors

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 100°C
Assay (Dried basis)98.0-100.0%
Melting Point177-181°C
pH (5% solution)6.30-7.30
Water Content (Karl Fisher titration)4.0-6.0%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bacteria Count100.0CFU/ml
Yeasts And Molds Count10.0CFU/ml

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Efficacy Tests

In vivo

  • Straightening effect
  • Protection from heat damage
  • Hair resistance to breakage

Safety & Health

Toxicological Information
  • Skin irritation (in vitro): not irritant
  • Sensitizing potential (in vitro): not sensitizing
  • Eye irritation (in vitro): not irritant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
18 months
Storage and Handling
  • Keep product away from direct light
  • Store in an air-tight container