Is Polyethylglutamate safe in cosmetics?
Polyethylglutamate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyethylglutamate
INCI: POLYETHYLGLUTAMATE
Polyethylglutamate (CAS 28829-31-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming; hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming; hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically reviewed by CIR or listed in FDA monographs; permitted under general cosmetic safety provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyethylglutamate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyethylglutamate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyethylglutamate allowed in the EU?
Polyethylglutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyethylglutamate do in cosmetics?
Polyethylglutamate functions as: Film forming; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 28829-31-4.
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