Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Polyquaternium-37 (CAS 26161-33-1) is permitted in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with no concentration restrictions, and permitted in the US with no restrictions under 21 CFR; CIR (2012) concluded safe in present practices of use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyquaternium-37 safe in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-37 (CAS 26161-33-1) is permitted in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with no concentration restrictions, and permitted in the US with no restrictions under 21 CFR; CIR (2012) concluded safe in present practices of use. The EU classifies Polyquaternium-37 as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Polyquaternium-37 allowed in the EU?
Polyquaternium-37 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyquaternium-37 do in cosmetics?
Polyquaternium-37 functions as: Thickener; conditioning agent; rheology modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26161-33-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyquaternium-37?
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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