Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low. PEG-based glucose derivatives are generally well-tolerated. Standard PEG-related concerns (potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation) apply and should be verified via testing.. Makes skin smooth and supple; derived from glucose and benzoic acid via ethoxylation. The "20" refers to an average of 20 ethylene oxide units per molecule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Low. PEG-based glucose derivatives are generally well-tolerated. Standard PEG-related concerns (potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation) apply and should be verified via testing.. Makes skin smooth and supple; derived from glucose and benzoic acid via ethoxylation. The "20" refers to an average of 20 ethylene oxide units per molecule. The EU classifies Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a single conventional CAS (polymeric/ethoxylated mixture).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate?
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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