Polypropylene Terephthalate

INCI: POLYPROPYLENE TEREPHTHALATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in CosIng (polymeric)
Function
Emulsion stabilizing, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed modified terephthalate polymers and found them safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Microplastics regulation applies if in particulate form. Heavy metals tested below detection limits. Monitor antimony residues from catalyst. Glitter particles may cause corneal irritation if in eye area.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polypropylene Terephthalate safe in cosmetics?

Microplastics regulation applies if in particulate form. Heavy metals tested below detection limits. Monitor antimony residues from catalyst. Glitter particles may cause corneal irritation if in eye area. The EU classifies Polypropylene Terephthalate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polypropylene Terephthalate allowed in the EU?

Polypropylene Terephthalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polypropylene Terephthalate do in cosmetics?

Polypropylene Terephthalate functions as: Emulsion stabilizing, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CosIng (polymeric).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polypropylene Terephthalate?

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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