Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated surfactant with 1,4-dioxane contamination risk. Must test residual 1,4-dioxane per NY DEC limits (≤2 ppm from 12/31/2023, ≤1 ppm from 12/31/2025) and ensure vacuum stripping or equivalent purification. Ethylene oxide residues should also be verified. Limited CIR/SCCS data; safety inferred from broader alkyl PEG ether class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isomyreth-3 safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated surfactant with 1,4-dioxane contamination risk. Must test residual 1,4-dioxane per NY DEC limits (≤2 ppm from 12/31/2023, ≤1 ppm from 12/31/2025) and ensure vacuum stripping or equivalent purification. Ethylene oxide residues should also be verified. Limited CIR/SCCS data; safety inferred from broader alkyl PEG ether class. The EU classifies Isomyreth-3 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isomyreth-3 allowed in the EU?
Isomyreth-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isomyreth-3 do in cosmetics?
Isomyreth-3 functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available (PEG-3 isomyristyl ether; ethoxylated C14 branched alcohol).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isomyreth-3?
not established 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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