Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
data relating to the safety of these ingredients. The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration as described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. Keywords Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Expert Panel for Cosme
Expert Verdict
Contains dichloroethylether monomer unit with residual levels of bis(2-chloroethyl) ether (potential carcinogen) that must be controlled; residual monomer specifications required per GMP.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium-18 safe in cosmetics?
Contains dichloroethylether monomer unit with residual levels of bis(2-chloroethyl) ether (potential carcinogen) that must be controlled; residual monomer specifications required per GMP. The EU classifies Polyquaternium-18 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Polyquaternium-18 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium-18 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium-18 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-18 functions as: Antistatic, Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 31694-55-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyquaternium-18?
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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