Heptyl Glucoside

INCI: HEPTYL GLUCOSIDE

CAS Number
Not widely assigned (referred to by INCI; verify with supplier CoA)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing; also solubilizer and penetration enhancer for lipophilic actives
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no FDA prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Enhances skin permeability and increases absorption of co-formulated actives; MoS calculations of other ingredients must account for this effect; cold-processable; plant origin from sugar and castor seed.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heptyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?

Enhances skin permeability and increases absorption of co-formulated actives; MoS calculations of other ingredients must account for this effect; cold-processable; plant origin from sugar and castor seed. The EU classifies Heptyl Glucoside as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Heptyl Glucoside allowed in the EU?

Heptyl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Heptyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?

Heptyl Glucoside functions as: Surfactant — cleansing; also solubilizer and penetration enhancer for lipophilic actives. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned (referred to by INCI; verify with supplier CoA).

What is the Margin of Safety for Heptyl Glucoside?

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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