Ethyl Azelaic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer

INCI: ETHYL AZELAIC ACID/PROPANEDIOL COPOLYMER

CAS Number
| ๐Ÿ”ด RED
Function
Plasticizer, skin conditioning (emollient), solvent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted; polymer exemption likely applies

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic polymer of well-characterized monomers; azelaic acid is well-studied and safe up to 20% in OTC drug products, propanediol is GRAS. Residual monomer levels and polymer MW distribution data should be specified on CoA and CPSR dossier.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Azelaic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic polymer of well-characterized monomers; azelaic acid is well-studied and safe up to 20% in OTC drug products, propanediol is GRAS. Residual monomer levels and polymer MW distribution data should be specified on CoA and CPSR dossier. The EU classifies Ethyl Azelaic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyl Azelaic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ethyl Azelaic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl Azelaic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Azelaic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer functions as: Plasticizer, skin conditioning (emollient), solvent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | ๐Ÿ”ด RED.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Azelaic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer?

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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