Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate
INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE ACETATE SUCCINATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR-approved safe cellulose derivative with no EU Annex restrictions. Primarily a pharmaceutical excipient with niche cosmetic use as a pH-sensitive film former.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate safe in cosmetics?
CIR-approved safe cellulose derivative with no EU Annex restrictions. Primarily a pharmaceutical excipient with niche cosmetic use as a pH-sensitive film former. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate allowed in the EU?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate do in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate functions as: Film-forming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71138-97-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate?
not established 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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