Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin

INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL INULIN

CAS Number
430439-54-6
Function
Chelating agent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Asteraceae/Compositae botanical family origin โ€” flag for consumers with known Compositae allergies; chelating function means it binds metals โ€” verify it doesn't destabilize preservative systems in your formulations

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin safe in cosmetics?

Asteraceae/Compositae botanical family origin โ€” flag for consumers with known Compositae allergies; chelating function means it binds metals โ€” verify it doesn't destabilize preservative systems in your formulations The EU classifies Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin allowed in the EU?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin do in cosmetics?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin functions as: Chelating agent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 430439-54-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin?

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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