Lauryl/Myristyl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether

INCI: LAURYL/MYRISTYL GLYCOL HYDROXYPROPYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not assigned (mixture)
Function
Emollient / skin conditioning — hydroxypropyl ether of C12–C14 glycol
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — PCPC dictionary listed; not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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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.

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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