Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Glycereth-26

INCI: GLYCERETH-26

CAS Number
31694-55-0
Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Insufficient data (2020 tentative report). 437 VCRP formulations. CIR did NOT conclude safe — insufficient data.

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: safe

data relating to the safety of these ingredients. The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration as described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. Keywords Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Expert Panel for Cosme

Expert Verdict

Widely used humectant with CIR insufficient data determination; dermal absorption not studied; 1,4-dioxane impurity risk requires Certificate of Analysis monitoring.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

CONTROVERSIAL eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycereth-26 safe in cosmetics?

Widely used humectant with CIR insufficient data determination; dermal absorption not studied; 1,4-dioxane impurity risk requires Certificate of Analysis monitoring. The EU classifies Glycereth-26 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Glycereth-26 allowed in the EU?

Glycereth-26 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycereth-26 do in cosmetics?

Glycereth-26 functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 31694-55-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-26?

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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