Laureth-13 PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose

INCI: LAURETH-13 PG-HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

CAS Number
312601-97-1
Function
Surfactant, emulsifier, cleansing agent; modified cellulose polymer with laureth graft
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane residual from ethoxylation; data gap with no published HRIPT, RIPT, or repeat-dose dermal studies specific to this ingredient; may require additional safety substantiation for CPSR

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laureth-13 PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane residual from ethoxylation; data gap with no published HRIPT, RIPT, or repeat-dose dermal studies specific to this ingredient; may require additional safety substantiation for CPSR The EU classifies Laureth-13 PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Laureth-13 PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose allowed in the EU?

Laureth-13 PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Laureth-13 PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose do in cosmetics?

Laureth-13 PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose functions as: Surfactant, emulsifier, cleansing agent; modified cellulose polymer with laureth graft. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 312601-97-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Laureth-13 PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose?

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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