Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL HYALURONATE
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate (CAS Not individually assigned; parent Sodium Hyaluronate: 9067-32-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, skin conditioning, moisturizing — enhanced water-binding vs. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; parent Sodium Hyaluronate: 9067-32-7
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Function
Humectant, skin conditioning, moisturizing — enhanced water-binding vs. standard HA
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; hyaluronates broadly assessed — CIR concluded hyaluronate ingredients are "safe in cosmetics in present practices of use"
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning, moisturizing — enhanced water-binding vs. standard HA. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; parent Sodium Hyaluronate: 9067-32-7.
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