Is Ceteth-20 Itaconate safe in cosmetics?
Ceteth-20 Itaconate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ceteth-20 Itaconate
INCI: CETETH-20 ITACONATE
Ceteth-20 Itaconate (CAS Not assigned (monomer intermediate; typically used as copolymer — Acrylates/Ceteth-20 Itaconate Copolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Monomer and half-ester for film-forming copolymers. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned (monomer intermediate; typically used as copolymer — Acrylates/Ceteth-20 Itaconate Copolymer)
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Function
Monomer and half-ester for film-forming copolymers
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CIR assessment; the copolymer form (Acrylates/Ceteth-20 Itaconate Copolymer) is used in hair styling products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceteth-20 Itaconate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ceteth-20 Itaconate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceteth-20 Itaconate allowed in the EU?
Ceteth-20 Itaconate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceteth-20 Itaconate do in cosmetics?
Ceteth-20 Itaconate functions as: Monomer and half-ester for film-forming copolymers. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (monomer intermediate; typically used as copolymer — Acrylates/Ceteth-20 Itaconate Copolymer).
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