Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer

INCI: CETYL GLYCERYL ETHER/GLYCERIN COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric ingredient)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions (21 CFR 700–740)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Polymeric surfactant copolymer permitted for use as cleansing and emulsifying agent in cosmetics with moderate safety profile and negligible absorption.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Polymeric surfactant copolymer permitted for use as cleansing and emulsifying agent in cosmetics with moderate safety profile and negligible absorption. The EU classifies Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric ingredient).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer?

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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