Is Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate
Also known as: UNII-41AI9Y93Q6, Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, sodium salt, Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
INCI: SODIUM CYCLOPENTANE CARBOXYLATE
Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate (CAS 17273-89-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Corrosion inhibitor, buffering agent (CosIng lists it; limited cosmetic use). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Corrosion inhibitor, buffering agent (CosIng lists it; limited cosmetic use)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sodium cyclopentanecarboxylate
InChIKey
QPNSTCMKRGAEFT-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient regulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate.
Known Synonyms
UNII-41AI9Y93Q6
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, sodium salt
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate functions as: Corrosion inhibitor, buffering agent (CosIng lists it; limited cosmetic use). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17273-89-1.
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