Is Cetyl PCA safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl PCA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl PCA
INCI: CETYL PCA
Cetyl PCA (CAS Not publicly assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning – Humectant/Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning – Humectant/Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; PCA esters reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl PCA.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetyl PCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl PCA allowed in the EU?
Cetyl PCA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl PCA do in cosmetics?
Cetyl PCA functions as: Skin Conditioning – Humectant/Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
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