Is 3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer
INCI: 3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE/3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE COPOLYMER
3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer (CAS Polymer — no single CAS; typically referenced under PHA polymer class) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Polymer — no single CAS; typically referenced under PHA polymer class
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Function
Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; polymers generally exempt from detailed premarket review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer functions as: Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymer — no single CAS; typically referenced under PHA polymer class.
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