Glycereth-8

INCI: GLYCERETH-8

CAS Number
31694-55-0 (generic for glycerin ethoxylates)
Function
Skin conditioning agent - emollient and humectant; viscosity decreasing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted - CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating (Final Report, December 2020)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation - manufacturer CoA should show less than 10 ppm dioxane, less than 1 ppm EO. Not currently reported in use (as of CIR 2020 survey), so concentration precedents from Glycereth-7 and Glycereth-26 apply.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycereth-8 safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation - manufacturer CoA should show less than 10 ppm dioxane, less than 1 ppm EO. Not currently reported in use (as of CIR 2020 survey), so concentration precedents from Glycereth-7 and Glycereth-26 apply. The EU classifies Glycereth-8 as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glycereth-8 allowed in the EU?

Glycereth-8 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycereth-8 do in cosmetics?

Glycereth-8 functions as: Skin conditioning agent - emollient and humectant; viscosity decreasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 31694-55-0 (generic for glycerin ethoxylates).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-8?

adequate 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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