Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cinnamate sensitization risk — cinnamic acid is a known fragrance allergen under EU Annex III (as free acid); ester hydrolysis could release cinnamic acid on skin. Ethoxylated with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polysorbate 20 Dicinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Cinnamate sensitization risk — cinnamic acid is a known fragrance allergen under EU Annex III (as free acid); ester hydrolysis could release cinnamic acid on skin. Ethoxylated with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process. The EU classifies Polysorbate 20 Dicinnamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Polysorbate 20 Dicinnamate allowed in the EU?
Polysorbate 20 Dicinnamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polysorbate 20 Dicinnamate do in cosmetics?
Polysorbate 20 Dicinnamate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), emulsion stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not identified in available databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polysorbate 20 Dicinnamate?
not established 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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