Is Polyethylene Isoterephthalate safe in cosmetics?
Polyethylene Isoterephthalate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyethylene Isoterephthalate
INCI: POLYETHYLENE ISOTEREPHTHALATE
Polyethylene Isoterephthalate (CAS Not specifically assigned (ethylene glycol + mixed terephthalic acids copolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (ethylene glycol + mixed terephthalic acids copolymer)
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Function
Bulking agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed (2014) - safe as used in modified terephthalate polymers group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyethylene Isoterephthalate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyethylene Isoterephthalate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyethylene Isoterephthalate allowed in the EU?
Polyethylene Isoterephthalate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyethylene Isoterephthalate do in cosmetics?
Polyethylene Isoterephthalate functions as: Bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (ethylene glycol + mixed terephthalic acids copolymer).
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