Is Polydipentene safe in cosmetics?
Polydipentene has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polydipentene
INCI: POLYDIPENTENE
Polydipentene (CAS 9003-73-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent; viscosity controlling agent; plasticizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent; viscosity controlling agent; plasticizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; no dedicated CIR monograph for this polymer
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polydipentene.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Binder
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Surface modifier
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polydipentene.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Binder
Fragrance
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Flavouring and nutrient
Surface modifier
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polydipentene allowed in the EU?
Polydipentene EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polydipentene do in cosmetics?
Polydipentene functions as: Solvent; viscosity controlling agent; plasticizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-73-0.
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