Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very low. Derived from methyl glucoside and lauric acid. The non-PEG version has no ethoxylation-related contamination concerns. The PEG-80 variant requires 1,4-dioxane testing.. The lauric acid (C12) ester of methyl glucose acts as a mild, sugar-based surfactant with good cleansing and emulsifying properties. Often used in conjunction with PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate for synergistic thickening in surfactant systems. Offers the mildness advantages of glucose-derived surfactants over tradi...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Glucose Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Very low. Derived from methyl glucoside and lauric acid. The non-PEG version has no ethoxylation-related contamination concerns. The PEG-80 variant requires 1,4-dioxane testing.. The lauric acid (C12) ester of methyl glucose acts as a mild, sugar-based surfactant with good cleansing and emulsifying properties. Often used in conjunction with PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate for synergistic thickening in surfactant systems. Offers the mildness advantages of glucose-derived surfactants over tradi... The EU classifies Methyl Glucose Laurate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Glucose Laurate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Glucose Laurate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Glucose Laurate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Glucose Laurate functions as: Emulsifier, surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 75014-43-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Glucose Laurate?
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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