NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan

Also known as: carboxymethyl chitosan

CAS 83512-85-0

N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan (CAS 83512-85-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 4 fields
Name
N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan
CAS Number
83512-85-0
DTXSID
DTXSID501019324
Synonyms
carboxymethyl chitosan

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
Film formerViscosity modifier

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
5R88W82CC6UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5R88W82CC6UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5R88W82CC6UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5R88W82CC6UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Humectant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan?

N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 5R88W82CC6 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan?

N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan used in cosmetics?

Yes, N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Carboxymethyl Chitosan. 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 N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan used outside industrial chemicals?

N-(Carboxymethyl)chitosan also appears in cosmetics databases.