Is Sodium Heparosan safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Heparosan has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Heparosan
INCI: SODIUM HEPAROSAN
Sodium Heparosan (CAS Not publicly assigned (biosynthetic polysaccharide)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (biosynthetic polysaccharide)
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Function
Humectant, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Heparosan.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Heparosan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Heparosan allowed in the EU?
Sodium Heparosan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Heparosan do in cosmetics?
Sodium Heparosan functions as: Humectant, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (biosynthetic polysaccharide).
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