Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer

INCI: OXIDIZED TALL OIL ACIDS/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not established (copolymer — typically no single CAS)
Function
Film forming, plasticizer, skin conditioning, emollient, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Tall oil origin presents potential rosin acid contamination risk (colophony is a known contact allergen); requires supplier certificate confirming absence or acceptable levels of abietic acid and dehydroabietic acid; limited CIR review available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Tall oil origin presents potential rosin acid contamination risk (colophony is a known contact allergen); requires supplier certificate confirming absence or acceptable levels of abietic acid and dehydroabietic acid; limited CIR review available. The EU classifies Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol Copolymer functions as: Film forming, plasticizer, skin conditioning, emollient, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established (copolymer — typically no single CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Oxidized Tall Oil Acids/Neopentyl Glycol 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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