InventoryRef 5866015/10/2010

POLYLACTIC ACID

Polymer of lactic acid

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

Inventory details for POLYLACTIC ACID

INCI name

POLYLACTIC ACID

Description

Polymer of lactic acid

Key data

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Restriction
Function

How POLYLACTIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists POLYLACTIC ACID 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.

POLYLACTIC ACID is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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

POLYLACTIC ACID 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, POLYLACTIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 9051-89-2 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 POLYLACTIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for POLYLACTIC ACID 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 POLYLACTIC ACID 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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