Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin
INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CHITIN
Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin (CAS Not individually assigned; parent compound Carboxymethyl Chitin: 52108-64-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, hair conditioning, humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; parent compound Carboxymethyl Chitin: 52108-64-2
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Function
Film forming, hair conditioning, humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions (no monograph)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin allowed in the EU?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin do in cosmetics?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin functions as: Film forming, hair conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; parent compound Carboxymethyl Chitin: 52108-64-2.
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