Is Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone
INCI: CALCIUM POLYOXYMETHYLENE PYRROLIDONE
Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone (CAS 142702-41-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin/hair conditioning polymer of formaldehyde with 2-pyrrolidinone, calcium. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 0.2%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin/hair conditioning polymer of formaldehyde with 2-pyrrolidinone, calcium salt
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
0.2%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Critical — Must quantify free formaldehyde release; MoS calculation mandatory for CPSR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Filler
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Filler
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone allowed in the EU?
Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone do in cosmetics?
Calcium Polyoxymethylene Pyrrolidone functions as: Skin/hair conditioning polymer of formaldehyde with 2-pyrrolidinone, calcium salt. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 142702-41-8.
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