Glycol Cetearate

INCI: GLYCOL CETEARATE

CAS Number
111-60-4 (glycol stearate component); mixture CAS may vary
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient, opacifier, emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Potential trace 1,4-dioxane from ethylene oxide processing; ensure supplier testing confirms <10 ppm. Not comedogenic. Based on CIR Glycol Stearate/Distearate report findings of safety as used.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycol Cetearate safe in cosmetics?

Potential trace 1,4-dioxane from ethylene oxide processing; ensure supplier testing confirms <10 ppm. Not comedogenic. Based on CIR Glycol Stearate/Distearate report findings of safety as used. The EU classifies Glycol Cetearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol Cetearate?

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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