Is Carboxymethyl Chitin safe in cosmetics?
Carboxymethyl Chitin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Carboxymethyl Chitin
Also known as: Chitin, 6-(carboxymethyl) ether
INCI: CARBOXYMETHYL CHITIN
Carboxymethyl Chitin (CAS 52108-64-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Gel forming, skin conditioning, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Gel forming, skin conditioning, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA UNII: ET9FYQ9QSA; permitted in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Carboxymethyl Chitin.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Carboxymethyl Chitin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Chitin, 6-(carboxymethyl) ether
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carboxymethyl Chitin allowed in the EU?
Carboxymethyl Chitin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Carboxymethyl Chitin do in cosmetics?
Carboxymethyl Chitin functions as: Gel forming, skin conditioning, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52108-64-2.
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