Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Carbomer derivative with established safety profile; residual benzene from polymerization must remain below 1 ppm per SCCS guidelines and residual acrylic acid monomer levels require monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Potassium Carbomer safe in cosmetics?
Carbomer derivative with established safety profile; residual benzene from polymerization must remain below 1 ppm per SCCS guidelines and residual acrylic acid monomer levels require monitoring. The EU classifies Calcium Potassium Carbomer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Calcium Potassium Carbomer allowed in the EU?
Calcium Potassium Carbomer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Potassium Carbomer do in cosmetics?
Calcium Potassium Carbomer functions as: Viscosity controlling, gelling agent (carbomer derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (carbomer calcium-potassium salt variant).
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Potassium Carbomer?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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