Is Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer
INCI: SODIUM C4-12 OLEFIN/MALEIC ACID COPOLYMER
Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer (CAS Not assigned / not listed in CosIng CAS field) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binder, viscosity regulator, film former, emulsion stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binder, viscosity regulator, film former, emulsion stabilizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CIR review found; permitted for cosmetic use under general FDCA provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Sodium C4-12 Olefin/Maleic Acid Copolymer functions as: Binder, viscosity regulator, film former, emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / not listed in CosIng CAS field.
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