Is Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Also known as: Hydrocarbons, C6-20-polymers, hydrogenated, Hydrogenated C6-20 Polyolefin is a polymer synthesized from hydrogenated C6-20 olefins, Hydrogenated hydrocarbons (C6-20) polymers, HYDROGENATED PETROLEUM RESIN, POLYMERS, HYDROCARBONS, C6-20, HYDROGENATED (+2 more)
INCI: HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-20 OLEFIN)
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) (CAS 69430-35-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, abrasive. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Viscosity controlling, abrasive
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; CIR reviewed safe at ≤10% leave-on
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin).
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Binder
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin).
Known Synonyms
Hydrocarbons, C6-20-polymers, hydrogenated
Hydrogenated C6-20 Polyolefin is a polymer synthesized from hydrogenated C6-20 olefins
Hydrogenated hydrocarbons (C6-20) polymers
HYDROGENATED PETROLEUM RESIN
POLYMERS, HYDROCARBONS, C6-20, HYDROGENATED
EC No.: 614-968-2
EC No.: 923-864-9
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Viscosity modifier
Binder
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) functions as: Viscosity controlling, abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69430-35-9.
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