Is CHITOSAN ASCORBATE safe in cosmetics?
CHITOSAN ASCORBATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
CHITOSAN ASCORBATE
Also known as: L-ascorbic acid, compounds with chitosan
CHITOSAN ASCORBATE (CAS 135322-32-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
biopolymer
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CHITOSAN ASCORBATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
antioxidant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
L-ascorbic acid, compounds with chitosan
Chemical Function
Film former
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHITOSAN ASCORBATE allowed in the EU?
CHITOSAN ASCORBATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CHITOSAN ASCORBATE do in cosmetics?
CHITOSAN ASCORBATE functions as: Antioxidant, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 135322-32-6.
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