Laurolactam/Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-14/Dodecanedioic Acid Copolymer

INCI: LAUROLACTAM/POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-14/DODECANEDIOIC ACID COPOLYMER

CAS Number
68865-79-2
Function
Film forming agent, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer levels (laurolactam, dodecanedioic acid) should be controlled and specified by supplier. High molecular weight polymers are generally considered safe by CIR precedent.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurolactam/Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-14/Dodecanedioic Acid Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer levels (laurolactam, dodecanedioic acid) should be controlled and specified by supplier. High molecular weight polymers are generally considered safe by CIR precedent. The EU classifies Laurolactam/Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-14/Dodecanedioic Acid Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Laurolactam/Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-14/Dodecanedioic Acid Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Laurolactam/Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-14/Dodecanedioic Acid Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Laurolactam/Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-14/Dodecanedioic Acid Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Laurolactam/Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-14/Dodecanedioic Acid Copolymer functions as: Film forming agent, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68865-79-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Laurolactam/Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-14/Dodecanedioic Acid Copolymer?

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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