Is Glycol Cetearate safe in cosmetics?
Glycol Cetearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycol Cetearate
INCI: GLYCOL CETEARATE
Glycol Cetearate (CAS 111-60-4 (glycol stearate component); mixture CAS may vary) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent, emollient, opacifier, emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
111-60-4 (glycol stearate component); mixture CAS may vary
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient, opacifier, emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with no CFR restriction. CIR-reviewed analogue (Glycol Stearate) found safe as used.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glycol Cetearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glycol Cetearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycol Cetearate allowed in the EU?
Glycol Cetearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycol Cetearate do in cosmetics?
Glycol Cetearate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent, emollient, opacifier, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 111-60-4 (glycol stearate component); mixture CAS may vary.
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