Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Glycerin dimethyl ether is a permitted cosmetic ingredient with poor safety profile and high concern due to limited safety data and not-established margin of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycerin Dimethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Glycerin dimethyl ether is a permitted cosmetic ingredient with poor safety profile and high concern due to limited safety data and not-established margin of safety. The EU classifies Glycerin Dimethyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Glycerin Dimethyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Glycerin Dimethyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycerin Dimethyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Glycerin Dimethyl Ether functions as: Not yet reported/specified in CosIng. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4043-59-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glycerin Dimethyl Ether?
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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