Carbon Fiber
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carbon Fiber is a carbon filament obtained by the pyrolysis of organic precursor fibres such as polyacrylonitrile
What does it do?
Carbon Fiber is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
EU regulatory status
Carbon Fiber is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carbon Fiber?
Carbon Fiber is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carbon Fiber is a carbon filament obtained by the pyrolysis of organic precursor fibres such as polyacrylonitrile
Is Carbon Fiber allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carbon Fiber is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carbon Fiber do in cosmetic products?
Carbon Fiber is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking.
What is the CAS number of Carbon Fiber?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Carbon Fiber is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010