Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin
Also known as: 4 Aqua BD 25, BD 25, Carbocyline CM 10PP, Dequest PB 11625, Dequest SPE 15625 (+1 more)
INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL INULIN
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin (CAS 430439-54-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Chelating agent, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Chelating agent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Chelating agent
Dispersing agent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
4 Aqua BD 25
BD 25
Carbocyline CM 10PP
Dequest PB 11625
Dequest SPE 15625
Inulin, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Chelating agent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe
Cleaning products and household care; Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin allowed in the EU?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin do in cosmetics?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin functions as: Chelating agent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 430439-54-6.
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