Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide

INCI: CARBOXYMETHYL CHITOSAN MYRISTAMIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned / not publicly listed
Function
Humectant; forms polymeric micelles for surfactant-free emulsions
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; limited regulatory data

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No IL-1ฮฑ upregulation observed on human skin model; favorable dermal safety profile

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide safe in cosmetics?

No IL-1ฮฑ upregulation observed on human skin model; favorable dermal safety profile The EU classifies Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide allowed in the EU?

Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide do in cosmetics?

Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide functions as: Humectant; forms polymeric micelles for surfactant-free emulsions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / not publicly listed.

What is the Margin of Safety for Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide?

not established 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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