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Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

INCI: STEARYL/OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric; crosslinked polymer)
Function
Humectant (moisture retention)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction under MoCRA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No dedicated CIR safety review found. Origin may be animal-derived (stearyl alcohol source) — verify for vegan/COSMOS claims

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

No dedicated CIR safety review found. Origin may be animal-derived (stearyl alcohol source) — verify for vegan/COSMOS claims The EU classifies Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer functions as: Humectant (moisture retention). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric; crosslinked polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer?

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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