Is PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer
INCI: PPG-51/SMDI COPOLYMER
PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer (CAS 9042-82-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, Hair conditioning, Hair fixative. 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, Hair fixative
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; reported use concentrations up to 3.89% (rinse-off) and 3.6% (leave-on)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Hair fixative
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Hair fixative
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer allowed in the EU?
PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer do in cosmetics?
PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer functions as: Film forming, Hair conditioning, Hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9042-82-4.
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