Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Free glycolic acid release upon hydrolysis must be quantified and factored into pH/irritation assessment. 1,4-dioxane impurity possible from ethoxylation. No published toxicity dataset; read-across from glycereth-7 and glycolic acid required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycereth-7 Glycolate safe in cosmetics?
Free glycolic acid release upon hydrolysis must be quantified and factored into pH/irritation assessment. 1,4-dioxane impurity possible from ethoxylation. No published toxicity dataset; read-across from glycereth-7 and glycolic acid required. The EU classifies Glycereth-7 Glycolate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Glycereth-7 Glycolate allowed in the EU?
Glycereth-7 Glycolate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycereth-7 Glycolate do in cosmetics?
Glycereth-7 Glycolate functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-7 Glycolate?
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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