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COLLAGEN

Last update on Jun 29, 2026

Collagens are extracellular matrix proteins and have many applications in cosmetic industries. Collagens play an important role in the structure and function of skin, cartilage, bone and connective tissue. Its Molecular Formula is C4H6N2O3R2·(C7H9N2O2R)n and Molecular Weight is 300.354.

CAS Number: 9007-34-5Chem/IUPAC Name: Collagen powder; collagens; BOVINE COLLAGEN TYPE II; COLLAGEN TYPE IV, HUMAN; COLLAGEN, TYPE IV, HUMAN PLACENTA; COLLAGEN TYPE IV (HU PLACENTA); COLLAGEN TYPE V (HU PLACENTA); COLLAGEN, TYPE 5EINECS/ELINCS No: 232-697-4COSING REF No: 75462

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Colastin

by AQIA

INCI: COLLAGEN | ELASTIN
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NV HyaloCollagreen

by Nanovetores Tecnologia

INCI: COCOS NUCIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT | CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | AQUA | GLYCERIN | SODIUM HYALURONATE | COLLAGEN | MANNOSE | GLUCOSE | PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | ALGIN | CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
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What is COLLAGEN used for?

Collagen represents one of the main constituents of cosmetic formulations because of its moisturizing, regenerating, and film-forming properties. Its excellent ability to bind water helps to maintain proper water content in the skin during the day. The skin is moisturized and softened. Aside from being a natural humectant, collagen’s film-forming properties reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Peptide occlusion prevents skin and hair damage caused by mechanical impairments. Moreover, occlusion makes skin more radiant, illuminated, and smooth.

  • Skin care: It is used for reducing wrinkles and promoting healthy skin in products such as anti-aging cream, anti-wrinkle cream, face cream, body lotion.
  • Hair care: It is used in shampoo, conditioner, hair masks to prevent hair damage caused by mechanical abrasion.

Origin

The collagen peptide manufacturing process uses gelatin, which is broken down through further hydrolyzation into collagen peptide powder.

What does COLLAGEN do in a formulation?

FILM FORMING|
HUMECTANT|
MOISTURISING|
SMOOTHING

Safety Profile

Collagen is safe to use with most ingredients and topical products. It does not show known significant effects or critical hazards on skin contact.

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COLLAGEN technical profile

PropertyValues
Boiling Point558.2±60.0°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point291.4±32.9°C
Density1.4±0.1 g/cm3
SolubilitySoluble in Water, H2O: 5 mg/mL
Vapor Pressure0.0±3.4 mmHg at 25°C