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Humectant

POTASSIUM ITACONATE/GLYCERIN/PEG-4/PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSPOLYMER

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A crosspolymer combining itaconate, glycerin, PEG-4, and pentaerythritol — a bio-based film-forming humectant. Class is well-tolerated; minor trace-dioxane caveat from the PEG segment.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGEYELASH CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polymeric film-forming humectant
  • Bio-based itaconate component
  • Helps lock in moisture

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG-4 segment
  • Specific safety dossier limited but class-clean

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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