Is AGAR safe to use in EU cosmetics?

AGAR is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

What function does AGAR serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, AGAR carries the following function designation(s): BINDING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

What other records share CAS 9002-18-0?

CAS 9002-18-0 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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AGAR is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for AGAR

INCI name

AGAR

Ph. Eur. name

agar

Description

Agar

Annex records for AGAR

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Key data

CAS

9002-18-0

232-658-1

Restriction

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Function

BINDING FRAGRANCE VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

How AGAR appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists AGAR as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

AGAR is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

AGAR is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, AGAR carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 9002-18-0 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for AGAR

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for AGAR from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

Use this inventory page to research AGAR and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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