Is Flexible Collodion safe in cosmetics?
Flexible Collodion has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Flexible Collodion
INCI: FLEXIBLE COLLODION
Flexible Collodion (CAS 9004-70-0 (nitrocellulose base)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — recognised in USP/NF for topical use; OTC monograph ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Flexible Collodion.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Flexible Collodion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flexible Collodion allowed in the EU?
Flexible Collodion EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Flexible Collodion do in cosmetics?
Flexible Collodion functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-70-0 (nitrocellulose base).
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