Is Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid
INCI: CYCLOPENTANE CARBOXYLIC ACID
Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid (CAS Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid parent CAS; cosmetic references focus on sodium salt used as surfactant.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing/surfactant (for sodium salt); parent acid is a small organic acid. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid parent CAS; cosmetic references focus on sodium salt used as surfactant.
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Function
Cleansing/surfactant (for sodium salt); parent acid is a small organic acid intermediate which can be neutralized in situ
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA cosmetic restriction; treated as cleansing agent similar to other mild anionic surfactants
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid functions as: Cleansing/surfactant (for sodium salt); parent acid is a small organic acid intermediate which can be neutralized in situ. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid parent CAS; cosmetic references focus on sodium salt used as surfactant..
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