VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester

INCI: VP/POLYCARBAMYL POLYGLYCOL ESTER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer)
Function
Film Forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic provisions; no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR found insufficient safety data — this is a significant flag; urethane-type polymer requiring additional toxicological testing before confident safety determination; supplier-specific data (Hydromer AQUAMERE™ products) may contain proprietary safety data

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester safe in cosmetics?

CIR found insufficient safety data — this is a significant flag; urethane-type polymer requiring additional toxicological testing before confident safety determination; supplier-specific data (Hydromer AQUAMERE™ products) may contain proprietary safety data The EU classifies VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester allowed in the EU?

VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester do in cosmetics?

VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester functions as: Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester?

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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