Is Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate
INCI: METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUICOCOATE
Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate (CAS 68584-87-0 (verify via CosIng; listed in some supplier TDS documents).) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying surfactant - follows the same. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
68584-87-0 (verify via CosIng; listed in some supplier TDS documents).
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying surfactant - follows the same functional classification as other methyl glucose sesquiesters.
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Glucose Sesquicocoate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying surfactant - follows the same functional classification as other methyl glucose sesquiesters.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68584-87-0 (verify via CosIng; listed in some supplier TDS documents)..
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