Is Polycaprolactone safe in cosmetics?
Polycaprolactone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polycaprolactone
INCI: POLYCAPROLACTONE
Polycaprolactone (CAS 24980-41-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Light stabilizer; film former. 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
Light stabilizer; film former
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetics. FDA-cleared as component in medical devices and injectable dermal fillers. CIR assessed HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer — data insufficient for the crosspolymer variant
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polycaprolactone.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polycaprolactone.
Chemical Function
Regulatory Lists
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - fabric treatment and dye; detected
CEDI
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polycaprolactone allowed in the EU?
Polycaprolactone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polycaprolactone do in cosmetics?
Polycaprolactone functions as: Light stabilizer; film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24980-41-4.
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