Is Manganese PCA safe in cosmetics?
Manganese PCA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Manganese PCA
INCI: MANGANESE PCA
Manganese PCA (CAS Not assigned in CosIng or SpecialChem databases (COSING REF No: 35159)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, moisturising agent, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng or SpecialChem databases (COSING REF No: 35159)
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Function
Humectant, moisturising agent, skin conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed as a cosmetic ingredient; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Manganese PCA.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Manganese PCA — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manganese PCA allowed in the EU?
Manganese PCA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Manganese PCA do in cosmetics?
Manganese PCA functions as: Humectant, moisturising agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng or SpecialChem databases (COSING REF No: 35159).
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