Is Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid
INCI: ETHYLPENTYLOXYACETIC ACID
Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid (CAS Not confirmed in cosmetic databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Potential solvent, pH adjuster, or chelating aid. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Potential solvent, pH adjuster, or chelating aid
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CFR listing found
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid allowed in the EU?
Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid do in cosmetics?
Ethylpentyloxyacetic Acid functions as: Potential solvent, pH adjuster, or chelating aid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in cosmetic databases.
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