Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Hydroxyethyl chitosan is a film-forming and conditioning agent with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Chitosan safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl chitosan is a film-forming and conditioning agent with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Chitosan as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Hydroxyethyl Chitosan allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Chitosan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Chitosan do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Chitosan functions as: Film forming, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70694-72-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Chitosan?
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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