Is Arachidyl Glycol safe in cosmetics?
Arachidyl Glycol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Arachidyl Glycol
INCI: ARACHIDYL GLYCOL
Arachidyl Glycol (CAS 6222-33-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant; Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Humectant; Viscosity Controlling
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for use; not on FDA's prohibited/restricted list. Falls within the long-chain aliphatic alcohol/glycol family reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arachidyl Glycol.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Arachidyl Glycol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arachidyl Glycol allowed in the EU?
Arachidyl Glycol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arachidyl Glycol do in cosmetics?
Arachidyl Glycol functions as: Humectant; Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6222-33-1.
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