Is Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
INCI: LACTIC ACID/GLYCOLIC ACID COPOLYMER
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer (CAS 26780-50-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione;1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione
InChIKey
LCSKNASZPVZHEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — PLGA is FDA-approved in medical devices and pharmaceuticals; no CFR cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer functions as: Film forming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26780-50-7.
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