Is Poly(C20-28 Olefin) safe in cosmetics?
Poly(C20-28 Olefin) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Poly(C20-28 Olefin)
Also known as: alpha-Olefins (petroleum), Alkenes, C≥10 alpha-, Alcenes, alpha-, superieurs a C10, Alkene, C>10-alpha-, alquenos, C>10alpha- (+11 more)
INCI: POLY(C20-28 OLEFIN)
Poly(C20-28 Olefin) (CAS 64743-02-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, film forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Binding, film forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; general cosmetic use permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Poly(C20-28 Olefin).
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Film former
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Poly(C20-28 Olefin).
Known Synonyms
alpha-Olefins (petroleum)
Alkenes, C≥10 alpha-
Alcenes, alpha-, superieurs a C10
Alkene, C>10-alpha-
alquenos, C>10alpha-
Alkenes, (C>10) alpha-
alpha-ALKENES, C>10
Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-
alpha-Olefin wax
alpha olefins (petroleum), C10 cut
alpha olefins (petroleum), (C11-C12) cut
alpha olefins (petroleum), (C11-C14) cut
alpha olefins (petroleum), (C15-C20) cut
alpha olefins (petroleum), (C18-C20) cut
EINECS 265-207-2
C>10 alpha-Alkenes
Chemical Function
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Binder
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
fracking; water
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poly(C20-28 Olefin) allowed in the EU?
Poly(C20-28 Olefin) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Poly(C20-28 Olefin) do in cosmetics?
Poly(C20-28 Olefin) functions as: Binding, film forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64743-02-8.
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