Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: PORPHYRIDIUM POLYSACCHARIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned (cationically modified biopolymer)
Function
Antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Cationic modification introduces quaternary ammonium group requiring irritation potential assessment at intended use levels; formal safety dossier not identified.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Cationic modification introduces quaternary ammonium group requiring irritation potential assessment at intended use levels; formal safety dossier not identified. The EU classifies Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (cationically modified biopolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?

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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