Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potassium cellulose succinate is a safe humectant and opacifying agent with negligible absorption, low comedogenicity, and an inert chemical profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Cellulose Succinate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium cellulose succinate is a safe humectant and opacifying agent with negligible absorption, low comedogenicity, and an inert chemical profile. The EU classifies Potassium Cellulose Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Potassium Cellulose Succinate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Cellulose Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Cellulose Succinate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Cellulose Succinate functions as: Opacifying agent, skin conditioning (humectant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No widely assigned unique CAS (cellulose derivative; parent cellulose succinate varies by source).
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cellulose Succinate?
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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