Polybeta-Alanine

INCI: POLYBETA-ALANINE

CAS Number
29341-30-0
Function
Film forming, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes PCPC listed; no FDA restriction; permitted for general cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer (beta-alanine) content should be specified by supplier; no direct HRIPT data located.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polybeta-Alanine safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer (beta-alanine) content should be specified by supplier; no direct HRIPT data located. The EU classifies Polybeta-Alanine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polybeta-Alanine allowed in the EU?

Polybeta-Alanine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polybeta-Alanine do in cosmetics?

Polybeta-Alanine functions as: Film forming, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29341-30-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polybeta-Alanine?

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.

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