Methoxypropylgluconamide

INCI: METHOXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE

CAS Number
126094-21-1
Function
Humectant (fixes and retains moisture); Skin Conditioning (maintains skin in good condition)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically prohibited or restricted; allowed for general cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No major safety flags in publicly available databases; considered a mild humectant derived from gluconic acid. IUPAC name: D-Gluconamide, N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-; synthetic origin; sugar-derived amide structure that draws and holds moisture in formulations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxypropylgluconamide safe in cosmetics?

No major safety flags in publicly available databases; considered a mild humectant derived from gluconic acid. IUPAC name: D-Gluconamide, N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-; synthetic origin; sugar-derived amide structure that draws and holds moisture in formulations The EU classifies Methoxypropylgluconamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methoxypropylgluconamide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methoxypropylgluconamide do in cosmetics?

Methoxypropylgluconamide functions as: Humectant (fixes and retains moisture); Skin Conditioning (maintains skin in good condition). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 126094-21-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxypropylgluconamide?

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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