Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited cosmetic safety literature; potential for slow hydrolysis releasing lauric acid (non-hazardous); request supplier CoA and safety dossier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyvinyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Limited cosmetic safety literature; potential for slow hydrolysis releasing lauric acid (non-hazardous); request supplier CoA and safety dossier The EU classifies Polyvinyl Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyvinyl Laurate allowed in the EU?
Polyvinyl Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyvinyl Laurate do in cosmetics?
Polyvinyl Laurate functions as: Emollient, film forming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26354-18-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyvinyl Laurate?
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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