Is Poloxamer 188 Succinate safe in cosmetics?
Poloxamer 188 Succinate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Poloxamer 188 Succinate
INCI: POLOXAMER 188 SUCCINATE
Poloxamer 188 Succinate (CAS Not assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not independently CIR-reviewed; derivative of CIR-assessed Poloxamer 188
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poloxamer 188 Succinate allowed in the EU?
Poloxamer 188 Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Poloxamer 188 Succinate do in cosmetics?
Poloxamer 188 Succinate functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
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