Is Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)
INCI: HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-12 OLEFIN)
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) (CAS Not assigned in CIR report Table 1 (defined as a series of low MW polymers of C6–C12 olefin monomers)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, viscosity increasing agent — nonaqueous. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned in CIR report Table 1 (defined as a series of low MW polymers of C6–C12 olefin monomers)
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Function
Film former, viscosity increasing agent — nonaqueous
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; CIR Expert Panel concluded all polyenes safe in present practices of use and concentration (2015)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin).
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) functions as: Film former, viscosity increasing agent — nonaqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CIR report Table 1 (defined as a series of low MW polymers of C6–C12 olefin monomers).
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