Is Cucurbiturils safe in cosmetics?
Cucurbiturils has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cucurbiturils
INCI: NO ESTABLISHED INCI NAME - CUCURBITURILS ARE NOT CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN COSING AS COSMETIC INGREDIENTS
Cucurbiturils (CAS 80262-44-8 (cucurbituril); 259886-50-5 (cucurbituril) - the family includes CB through CB) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Research-stage: molecular encapsulation, fragrance delivery, active-ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
80262-44-8 (cucurbituril); 259886-50-5 (cucurbituril) - the family includes CB through CB
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Function
Research-stage: molecular encapsulation, fragrance delivery, active-ingredient stabilization (not yet a standard cosmetic function)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not recognized as a cosmetic ingredient; no prohibition but no established safety record for topical use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cucurbiturils.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cucurbiturils.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cucurbiturils allowed in the EU?
Cucurbiturils EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cucurbiturils do in cosmetics?
Cucurbiturils functions as: Research-stage: molecular encapsulation, fragrance delivery, active-ingredient stabilization (not yet a standard cosmetic function). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 80262-44-8 (cucurbituril); 259886-50-5 (cucurbituril) - the family includes CB through CB.
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