Is Rubber Latex Extract safe in cosmetics?
Rubber Latex Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Rubber Latex Extract
INCI: RUBBER LATEX EXTRACT
Rubber Latex Extract (CAS 9006-04-6 (same polymer source)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; same FDA latex guidance applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Rubber Latex Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Rubber Latex Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rubber Latex Extract allowed in the EU?
Rubber Latex Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rubber Latex Extract do in cosmetics?
Rubber Latex Extract functions as: Film forming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9006-04-6 (same polymer source).
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