C18-30 Glycol

INCI: C18-30 GLYCOL

CAS Number
Not assigned (commercial mixture of 1,2-diols with 18–30 carbon chains)
Function
Emulsion stabiliser; Skin conditioning agent—emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Assessed under Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols (2012) — Safe as used. Not reported in current FDA VCRP use data at time of review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No direct test data on this specific ingredient; safety relies entirely on read-across from shorter-chain 1,2-glycols. For CPSR purposes, request supplier's technical dossier confirming identity and purity

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C18-30 Glycol safe in cosmetics?

No direct test data on this specific ingredient; safety relies entirely on read-across from shorter-chain 1,2-glycols. For CPSR purposes, request supplier's technical dossier confirming identity and purity The EU classifies C18-30 Glycol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C18-30 Glycol allowed in the EU?

C18-30 Glycol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C18-30 Glycol do in cosmetics?

C18-30 Glycol functions as: Emulsion stabiliser; Skin conditioning agent—emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (commercial mixture of 1,2-diols with 18–30 carbon chains).

What is the Margin of Safety for C18-30 Glycol?

adequate 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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