Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether
INCI: LAURYL/MYRISTYL GLYCOL HYDROXYPROPYL ETHER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Glycol ether class requires scrutiny — although C12–C14 chain length reduces absorption risk versus short-chain glycol ethers, no CIR or SCCS review exists. Verify absence of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Glycol ether class requires scrutiny — although C12–C14 chain length reduces absorption risk versus short-chain glycol ethers, no CIR or SCCS review exists. Verify absence of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residuals. The EU classifies Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether functions as: Emollient / skin conditioning — hydroxypropyl ether of C12–C14 glycol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (mixture).
What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether?
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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