Cyclocarboxypropyloleic Acid

INCI: CYCLOCARBOXYPROPYLOLEIC ACID

CAS Number
53980-88-4
Function
Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not listed among prohibited or restricted ingredients

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns reported. It is a fatty-acid-derived dicarboxylic acid with a low hazard profile. Chemical name: 5(or 6)-Carboxy-4-hexylcyclohex-2-ene-1-octanoic acid; formula C₂₁H₃₆O₄. Synthesized from oleic acid (found in olive and sunflower oils). Its dual functionality makes it useful both as a rheology modifier and an emollient-conditioning agent

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclocarboxypropyloleic Acid safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns reported. It is a fatty-acid-derived dicarboxylic acid with a low hazard profile. Chemical name: 5(or 6)-Carboxy-4-hexylcyclohex-2-ene-1-octanoic acid; formula C₂₁H₃₆O₄. Synthesized from oleic acid (found in olive and sunflower oils). Its dual functionality makes it useful both as a rheology modifier and an emollient-conditioning agent The EU classifies Cyclocarboxypropyloleic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cyclocarboxypropyloleic Acid allowed in the EU?

Cyclocarboxypropyloleic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cyclocarboxypropyloleic Acid do in cosmetics?

Cyclocarboxypropyloleic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53980-88-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclocarboxypropyloleic Acid?

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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