Sodium Oxidized Cellulose

INCI: SODIUM OXIDIZED CELLULOSE

CAS Number
Polymer – no single CAS assigned (cellulose-derived modified polymer)
Function
Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant concerns; limited standalone CIR review data; related cellulose derivatives reviewed favorably by CIR

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Oxidized Cellulose safe in cosmetics?

No significant concerns; limited standalone CIR review data; related cellulose derivatives reviewed favorably by CIR The EU classifies Sodium Oxidized Cellulose as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Oxidized Cellulose allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Oxidized Cellulose do in cosmetics?

Sodium Oxidized Cellulose functions as: Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymer – no single CAS assigned (cellulose-derived modified polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Oxidized Cellulose?

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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