C15-18 Glycol

INCI: C15-18 GLYCOL

CAS Number
None assigned (UVCB mixture)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient, emulsion stabilising
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Requires verification — Supplier safety data needed for formal MoS calculation

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited published toxicological data as standalone ingredient. Verify 1,4-dioxane absence if ethoxylation is involved in manufacture. Request supplier NOAEL/SED data for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C15-18 Glycol safe in cosmetics?

Limited published toxicological data as standalone ingredient. Verify 1,4-dioxane absence if ethoxylation is involved in manufacture. Request supplier NOAEL/SED data for CPSR. The EU classifies C15-18 Glycol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is C15-18 Glycol allowed in the EU?

C15-18 Glycol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C15-18 Glycol do in cosmetics?

C15-18 Glycol functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient, emulsion stabilising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned (UVCB mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for C15-18 Glycol?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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