PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE

CAS Number
68915-45-7
Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Allowed โ€” hydroxypropylcellulose (parent compound) has established safety; palmitoyl derivative is not prohibited or restricted

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Expert Verdict

PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Humectant It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted no-cas-assigned humectant needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE safe in cosmetics?

PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Humectant It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE allowed in the EU?

PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE do in cosmetics?

PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68915-45-7.

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