What is the NOAEL for Carboxymethyl chitin?
Carboxymethyl chitin has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is ET9FYQ9QSA UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Carboxymethyl chitin
Also known as: Chitin, 6-(carboxymethyl) ether
CAS 52108-64-2
Carboxymethyl chitin (CAS 52108-64-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
4
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Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
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EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
4 fields
Name
Carboxymethyl chitin
CAS Number
52108-64-2
DTXSID
DTXSID301019104
Synonyms
Chitin, 6-(carboxymethyl) ether
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
11 records
Softener and conditionerViscosity modifierThickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014) | Government of Canada | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET9FYQ9QSA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| ET9FYQ9QSA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| ET9FYQ9QSA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| ET9FYQ9QSA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Rheology Modifier
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Carboxymethyl chitin?
Carboxymethyl chitin appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Carboxymethyl chitin used in cosmetics?
Yes, Carboxymethyl chitin is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Carboxymethyl Chitin. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Carboxymethyl chitin come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Carboxymethyl chitin used outside industrial chemicals?
Carboxymethyl chitin also appears in cosmetics databases.