Is Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer
INCI: CHITOSAN/CELLULOSE CROSSPOLYMER
Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer (CAS Not publicly assigned (crosslinked chitosan-cellulose copolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (crosslinked chitosan-cellulose copolymer)
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Function
Film forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; crosslinked polymers generally considered inert
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Chitosan/Cellulose Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (crosslinked chitosan-cellulose copolymer).
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