Is Sodium Carbomer safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Carbomer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Carbomer
Also known as: Carbomer, sodium salt, 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether, sodium salts
INCI: SODIUM CARBOMER
Sodium Carbomer (CAS 73298-57-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Gel forming, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Gel forming, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing, film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating (2018 Amended Assessment).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Carbomer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Film former
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Carbomer.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
Carbomer, sodium salt
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether, sodium salts
Chemical Function
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as a component of cosmetic products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Carbomer allowed in the EU?
Sodium Carbomer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Carbomer do in cosmetics?
Sodium Carbomer functions as: Gel forming, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73298-57-4.
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