Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide process impurities present; Glycereth-26 base is well-characterized with oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg, non-mutagenic, and non-irritating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycereth-26 Caprylate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide process impurities present; Glycereth-26 base is well-characterized with oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg, non-mutagenic, and non-irritating. The EU classifies Glycereth-26 Caprylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Glycereth-26 Caprylate allowed in the EU?
Glycereth-26 Caprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycereth-26 Caprylate do in cosmetics?
Glycereth-26 Caprylate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (ester of caprylic acid + glycereth-26).
What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-26 Caprylate?
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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