Is Cetearyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Glucoside has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Cetearyl Glucoside
INCI: CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
Cetearyl Glucoside (CAS 246159-33-1) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
7-fluoro-18-hydroxy-2-phenyl-9-oxa-1,15,22-triazatetracyclo[13.7.1.03,8.017,22]tricosa-3(8),4,6,11,17,20-hexaene-16,19-dione
InChIKey
NQIYJKJWNGOVCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR (2013) assessed alkyl glucosides as safe when formulated to be non-irritating. 477 formulations reported.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearyl Glucoside.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Cetearyl Glucoside based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
surfactant
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
glucoside-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: NACDG; IVDK; ESSCA
Additional Ingredient Properties
7 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "surfactant", "cross_reactivity_group": "glucoside-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.3", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "NACDG; IVDK; ESSCA"}
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,sensitive,combination,normal,acne-prone,rosacea", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Natural emulsifier"}
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "111047-08-0", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,liquid_crystal_former", "chemical_type": "alkyl_polyglucoside", "HLB_value": "11.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "10-12", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "1-3", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "31", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "35", "foam_formatio…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "11.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.30-0.45", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cetearyl_alcohol", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "10-25", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "75-90", "electrolyte_tolerance": "high", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "3.0-10.0", "viscosity_building_con…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "246159-33-1", "ingredient_class": "other", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_formation_concern": …
surfactant
{"cas_number": "142980-102-2", "surfactant_type": "nonionic", "chemical_class": "glucoside", "charge_at_use_ph": "neutral", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.15377803220231367", "hlb_value": "11.88289086921636", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "122", "foam_quality": "light", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "82", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "7.024304369086524", "oil_emulsification_capacity"…
synergy
{"inci_name_2": "Cetearyl Alcohol", "synergy_type": "stability-enhancement", "synergy_description": "Natural glucose-based emulsifier with fatty alcohol (Montanov 68)", "combined_benefit": "Natural emulsification, liquid crystal formation, enhanced skin feel, stable", "efficacy_multiplier": "2.5x", "mechanism_of_action": "Glucoside emulsifies; cetearyl alcohol forms lamellar gel network for biomim…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetearyl Glucoside.
Regulatory Flags
peg-free
cosmos-eligible
alkyl-polyglucoside
liquid-crystal-former
ecocert-approved
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Glucoside allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Glucoside functions as: emulsifier. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 246159-33-1.
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