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POLYDIPENTENE.

Questionable CAS 9003-73-0 / BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Polydipentene is an oil-soluble ingredient widely utilized across various personal care product categories, including hair care, sun protection, and facial cosmetics. While its precise function and mechanism of action for direct skin benefit are not explicitly detailed in current research, its diverse applications suggest it may serve as a formulation aid or texture enhancer.

Summary

Science

Mechanism of Action

Not specified in current research data.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

The FDA has classified Polydipentene as safe for general or specific, limited use in food. EWG indicates low concerns regarding cancer, allergies & immunotoxicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and non-reproductive organ system toxicity. However, GHS classification designates it as Skin irritation Category 2 (H315), indicating it causes skin irritation, and Eye irritation Category 2 (H319), indicating it causes serious eye irritation. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not yet assessed this ingredient.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Medium
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Polydipentene's explicit GHS classification as a Category 2 skin and eye irritant, coupled with the absence of defined skincare benefits, raises concerns for its suitability in precision skincare formulations despite its broad use in other personal care products.

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