NITROCELLULOSE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Panel concluded that nitrocellulose and collodion are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Authors’ Note M. Fiume contributed to the conception and design, acquisition, anal- ysis, and interpretation and drafted the manuscript;
Expert Verdict
Safe at ≤22% in nail lacquers when cosmetic-grade material (controlled nitrogen content, solvent-wetted for flammability control) is used. Manufacturing and storage flammability controls are mandatory.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NITROCELLULOSE safe in cosmetics?
Safe at ≤22% in nail lacquers when cosmetic-grade material (controlled nitrogen content, solvent-wetted for flammability control) is used. Manufacturing and storage flammability controls are mandatory. The EU classifies NITROCELLULOSE as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is NITROCELLULOSE allowed in the EU?
NITROCELLULOSE EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 22%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does NITROCELLULOSE do in cosmetics?
NITROCELLULOSE functions as: Film-forming agent; nail lacquer primary film former; adhesive. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-70-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for NITROCELLULOSE?
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.
Is NITROCELLULOSE classified as hazardous under GHS?
NITROCELLULOSE carries a GHS signal word of "DANGER". Hazard statements: Flammable solid. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.
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