Excellent Emulsifier Sensitization Data

Cetearyl Glucoside

INCI: CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE

CAS Number
246159-33-1
Function
emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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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

Expert Verdict

Alkyl polyglucoside-based O/W emulsifier, component of Montanov 68, PEG-free and COSMOS-compliant. Forms lamellar liquid crystal networks with typical use at 3โ€“6%.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-free cosmos-eligible alkyl-polyglucoside liquid-crystal-former ecocert-approved eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetearyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?

Alkyl polyglucoside-based O/W emulsifier, component of Montanov 68, PEG-free and COSMOS-compliant. Forms lamellar liquid crystal networks with typical use at 3โ€“6%. The EU classifies Cetearyl Glucoside as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetearyl Glucoside?

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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