Is Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
INCI: HYDROGENATED POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene (CAS 68132-00-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, binding agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film former, binding agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; not individually CIR-reviewed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Binder
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene.
Chemical Function
Binder
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene functions as: Film former, binding agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68132-00-3.
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