Aqua(D M Water)
INCI: AQUA
CAS 7732-18-5
Solvent, continuous phase carrier in O/W emulsions
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Solvent, continuous phase carrier in O/W emulsions
Purpose
Function
Solvent, continuous phase carrier in O/W emulsions
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
microbiological-control-requiredeu_children_restrictedepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrance
Verdict
Inherently safe cosmetic solvent with zero chemical toxicity concern. Risk management focus is on microbiological quality: ≤100 CFU/mL per ISO 17516, absence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, coliforms, and enterococci. Continuous monitoring per ISO 22716 GMP required; biofilm prevention essential in distribution systems.
US Note
No FDA restriction. Labeled as WATER in US. VCRP universal acceptance.
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