Is Acetyl Cyclodextrin safe in cosmetics?
Acetyl Cyclodextrin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acetyl Cyclodextrin
INCI: ACETYL CYCLODEXTRIN
Acetyl Cyclodextrin (CAS Not definitively established in CosIng (note: CAS 68901-15-5 is Cyclogalbanate, *not* this ingredient)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Stabilizing agent, carrier, and solubilizer. Cyclodextrins encapsulate actives,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not definitively established in CosIng (note: CAS 68901-15-5 is Cyclogalbanate, *not* this ingredient)
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Function
Stabilizing agent, carrier, and solubilizer. Cyclodextrins encapsulate actives, improve stability and bioavailability
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted. Cyclodextrins are broadly used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications with no FDA prohibition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acetyl Cyclodextrin.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acetyl Cyclodextrin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetyl Cyclodextrin allowed in the EU?
Acetyl Cyclodextrin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acetyl Cyclodextrin do in cosmetics?
Acetyl Cyclodextrin functions as: Stabilizing agent, carrier, and solubilizer. Cyclodextrins encapsulate actives, improve stability and bioavailability. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively established in CosIng (note: CAS 68901-15-5 is Cyclogalbanate, *not* this ingredient).
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