Is Butoxy Chitosan safe in cosmetics?
Butoxy Chitosan has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Butoxy Chitosan
INCI: BUTOXY CHITOSAN
Butoxy Chitosan (CAS Not uniquely assigned (chemically modified biopolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film Forming, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (chemically modified biopolymer)
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Function
Film Forming, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate by read-across from chitosan safety profile
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butoxy Chitosan.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butoxy Chitosan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butoxy Chitosan allowed in the EU?
Butoxy Chitosan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butoxy Chitosan do in cosmetics?
Butoxy Chitosan functions as: Film Forming, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (chemically modified biopolymer).
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