Lauryl Glycol

INCI: LAURYL GLYCOL

CAS Number
1119-87-5
Function
Skin conditioning agent; antimicrobial booster
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Expert Panel assessed the 1,2-glycols group as safe in cosmetics in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns at typical cosmetic use levels. Dual functionality may require declaration justification in some markets.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Glycol safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns at typical cosmetic use levels. Dual functionality may require declaration justification in some markets. The EU classifies Lauryl Glycol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauryl Glycol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauryl Glycol do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Glycol functions as: Skin conditioning agent; antimicrobial booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1119-87-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Glycol?

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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