Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Rubber Latex Extract

INCI: RUBBER LATEX EXTRACT

CAS Number
9006-04-6 (same polymer source)
Function
Film forming, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; same FDA latex guidance applies

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

All warnings from Rubber Latex apply and may be amplified; extraction can concentrate water-soluble allergenic proteins; demand protein content analysis (<1 µg/g residual protein target); same anaphylaxis risk; FDA scrutiny on latex-containing cosmetics is increasing

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rubber Latex Extract safe in cosmetics?

All warnings from Rubber Latex apply and may be amplified; extraction can concentrate water-soluble allergenic proteins; demand protein content analysis (<1 µg/g residual protein target); same anaphylaxis risk; FDA scrutiny on latex-containing cosmetics is increasing The EU classifies Rubber Latex Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Rubber Latex Extract?

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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