Is Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer
INCI: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL/GLYCERIN/POLYACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer (CAS Not assigned (polymer mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, skin conditioning agent, viscosity modifier, humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film former, skin conditioning agent, viscosity modifier, humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Subject to polymer exemption rules if meets molecular weight criteria
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer functions as: Film former, skin conditioning agent, viscosity modifier, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer mixture).
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