Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (eye irritation) reported for neat material at 11.1% and 41.2% of ECHA notifications respectively. At typical cosmetic use levels below 5%, irritation risk is manageable. EPA Safer Choice Green-listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycol Oleate safe in cosmetics?
GHS H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (eye irritation) reported for neat material at 11.1% and 41.2% of ECHA notifications respectively. At typical cosmetic use levels below 5%, irritation risk is manageable. EPA Safer Choice Green-listed. The EU classifies Glycol Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Glycol Oleate allowed in the EU?
Glycol Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycol Oleate do in cosmetics?
Glycol Oleate functions as: Emollient, surfactant–emulsifying, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4500-01-0 (mono); 9004-96-0 (polyethoxylated form also cited).
What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol Oleate?
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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