Is Copper PCA Methylsilanol safe in cosmetics?
Copper PCA Methylsilanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Copper PCA Methylsilanol
INCI: COPPER PCA METHYLSILANOL
Copper PCA Methylsilanol (CAS 131044-78-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA no specific restriction. Not CIR reviewed as standalone. PCA salts were reviewed by CIR and found safe as used with caveat: should not be used in cosmetic products containing nitrosating agents.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Copper PCA Methylsilanol.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Copper PCA Methylsilanol.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copper PCA Methylsilanol allowed in the EU?
Copper PCA Methylsilanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Copper PCA Methylsilanol do in cosmetics?
Copper PCA Methylsilanol functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 131044-78-5.
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