Hydrolyzed Keratin 98%

Hydrolyzed Keratin 98%

Hydrolyzed Keratin The main function of hydrolyzed keratin in cosmetics and skin care products is moisturizing agent and hair conditioner

Source:It is mainly extracted from natural biomaterials rich in keratin, such as:

Animal sources: hair (hair, wool), feathers, hooves, ox horns, etc.

Plant source: Cell walls of some plants or specific tissues (such as wheat, soybeans, etc., but less commonly used)

Hydrolyzed Keratin

CAS No.:68238-35-7 

Molecular weight :173.393

Density: 2.1±0.1 g/cm ³

Boiling point: 214.8±20.0 °C, at 760 mmHg

Molecular formula: C2H2BrClO2 

Appearance: White Fine Powder
Active Ingredient: Curcumin
Specification: 99%
Analysis Method: HPLC
Place of Origin:China
Packaging:1KG/Bag. 25kg/drums
The private label service:1kg/cans 500g/1kg/ Aluminum foil bag
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Hydrolyzed Keratin Function and Application:

1.Hair care products:

1.1. Shampoo/Conditioner:

Small molecule peptides and amino acids penetrate into the interior of the hair, replenish keratin loss, repair damaged cuticles (such as hair quality repair after dyeing and perming), and enhance the elasticity and luster of the hair.

1.2. Hair Mask/Hair Cream:

Hydrolyzed Keratin forms a protective film on the surface of hair, reducing split ends and breaks, and is especially suitable for dry or damaged hair.

2. Skin care products

2.1. Face Cream/Essence:

Hydrolyzed keratin can improve dry skin and promote the hydration of the stratum corneum, making it especially suitable for sensitive skin or skin with damaged barriers.

2.2 Anti-aging Products:

Hydrolyzed keratin can eliminate free radicals, reduce fine lines and oxidative damage. Some products claim that they can promote collagen synthesis (in combination with other components for synergistic effects).

3. Makeup and Manicure:

3.1. Mascara/Eyebrow gel:

Increase the flexibility of eyelashes and eyebrows to prevent breakage.

Nail polish/nail care oil: Repairs the stratum corneum of nails, improves brittle nails, and some products add hydrolyzed keratin to enhance the luster of the nail surface.

4. Food and Feed Industry:

Core function: Supplement protein and amino acids, and enhance nutritional value.

4.1. Food nutrient fortifiers:

Hydrolyzed keratin is used in sports nutrition foods (such as protein powder), functional beverages or infant formula foods, providing easily absorbed amino acids (it is necessary to ensure that the raw materials are of food grade, for example, hydrolyzed feather protein needs to be strictly detoxified).

4.2 Meat Processing AIDS:

Hydrolyzed keratin is used as a thickener or water-retaining agent in products such as ham and sausages to improve texture and water retention (by taking advantage of the colloidal properties of polypeptides).

5. Feed industry

5.1. Livestock and Poultry Feed

As an alternative protein source for fish meal and soybean meal, Hydrolyzed keratin is especially suitable for poultry (for example, feather hydrolysate can supplement cystine and promote feather growth) and aquaculture (to improve the utilization rate of feed protein).

5.2. Pet Food:

Added to cat food and dog food, Hydrolyzed keratin enhances hair health and reduces hair loss (by taking advantage of the nourishing effect of sulfur-containing amino acids on hair).

6. Textile and Leather Industry:

Core functions: Improve fiber performance, repair damage, and enhance product quality.

6.1. Textile Printing and Dyeing:

Wool/silk treatment: The sulfur-containing groups in hydrolyzed keratin combine with wool fibers, reducing felting during the washing process (i.e., 'anti-shrinkage finishing'), while giving the fabric a soft hand feel.

6.2. Functional Fabrics:

Hydrolyzed keratin is coated or grafted onto the surface of chemical fibers (such as polyester and nylon) to enhance the moisture absorption, antistatic property and biocompatibility of the fabric (such as in the production of close-fitting clothing or medical textiles).

6.3. Leather Processing

Leather retanning and finishing: As a retanning agent or filler, it penetrates into the leather fibers, enhancing flexibility and fullness. It is particularly suitable for the repair and modification of high-end leathers such as sheepskin and cowhide.

6.4. Environmentally friendly hair removal additives:

Some processes use enzymatic hydrolysis of keratin to replace traditional sulfide hair removal, reducing the discharge of sulfides in wastewater, which is in line with the trend of green chemistry.

7. Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Fields:

Core functions: Biocompatibility, sustained-release carrier, tissue repair.

7.1 Drug Carrier:

Peptide nanoparticles: Nanocarriers are prepared by using polypeptide fragments of hydrolyzed keratin to encapsulate drugs (such as anti-cancer drugs), enhancing therapeutic efficacy and reducing side effects through targeted or sustained-release properties.

7.2. Topical preparations:

Adding hydrolyzed keratin to oral ulcer patches and burn ointments can accelerate wound healing by taking advantage of its moisturizing and cell proliferation-promoting properties.

8. Agriculture and Environmental Protection field:

Core functions: Fertilizer efficiency enhancement, waste utilization, and pollution control.

8.1 Agricultural Fertilizers:

Organic foliar fertilizer: The amino acids and trace elements (such as polypeptides combined with metal ions) in hydrolyzed keratin can be directly absorbed by plants, promoting root development and crop stress resistance (such as drought resistance, disease and pest resistance).

9. Aquaculture water quality improver:

The adsorption property of polypeptides can be utilized to remove heavy metal ions (such as lead and cadmium) from water, or they can be used as microbial culture media to promote the reproduction of beneficial bacteria.

10. Pet Care:

In addition to feed, Hydrolyzed keratin is also used in pet care products (such as hair conditioner and nutritional spray) to improve the problems of dry and tangled pet hair.