Is Chitin Glycolate safe in cosmetics?
Chitin Glycolate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Chitin Glycolate
INCI: CHITIN GLYCOLATE
Chitin Glycolate (CAS Not established) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming; humectant; skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming; humectant; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; no independent CIR review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chitin Glycolate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Chitin Glycolate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chitin Glycolate allowed in the EU?
Chitin Glycolate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chitin Glycolate do in cosmetics?
Chitin Glycolate functions as: Film forming; humectant; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.
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