Is Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid
INCI: ETHYLHEXETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid (CAS Mixture/polymeric — ethoxylated carboxylic acid (not uniquely assigned)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant / cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Mixture/polymeric — ethoxylated carboxylic acid (not uniquely assigned)
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Function
Surfactant / cleansing agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Surfactant / cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture/polymeric — ethoxylated carboxylic acid (not uniquely assigned).
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