Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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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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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