Is Adipic Acid Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Adipic Acid Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Adipic Acid Crosspolymer
INCI: ADIPIC ACID CROSSPOLYMER
Adipic Acid Crosspolymer is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, film forming, thickener. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming, thickener
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
🇪🇺 EU Status
permitted
🇺🇸 US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically listed in 21 CFR; freely used in cosmetics under FDA voluntary cosmetic ingredient program. Adipic acid monomer is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1009).
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
no-restrictions
low-hazard
synthetic-polymer
film-former
viscosity-controller
ewg-low
no-cir-standalone-assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adipic Acid Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Adipic Acid Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Adipic Acid Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Adipic Acid Crosspolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling, film forming, thickener. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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