Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Natural cotton fiber (cellulose) from Gossypium herbaceum. Inert, non-absorbable, and hypoallergenic. Functions as physical absorbent, opacifier, and slip modifier with excellent safety profile and long history of safe use in cosmetics, medical, and personal care products.
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Is Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber safe in cosmetics?
Natural cotton fiber (cellulose) from Gossypium herbaceum. Inert, non-absorbable, and hypoallergenic. Functions as physical absorbent, opacifier, and slip modifier with excellent safety profile and long history of safe use in cosmetics, medical, and personal care products. The EU classifies Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber allowed in the EU?
Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber do in cosmetics?
Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber functions as: Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Skin conditioning, Slip modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-29-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gossypium Herbaceum Fiber?
adequate 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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