Is Myristyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?
Myristyl Glucoside has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Myristyl Glucoside
Also known as: D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C10-16(even numbered) alkyl glycosides, EC 600-975-8, D-Glucopyranoside, oligomeric, alkyl (C10-16) glycosides, MIXTURE, D-GLUCOPYRASONE, OLIGOMERIC, C10-16-ALKYL GLYCOSIDES
INCI: MYRISTYL GLUCOSIDE
Myristyl Glucoside (CAS 110615-47-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifying. NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 110615-47-9 →
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Myristyl Glucoside is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifying
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; alkyl glucosides are reviewed by CIR as a class
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Myristyl Glucoside.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Myristyl Glucoside across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Myristyl Glucoside — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C10-16(even numbered) alkyl glycosides
EC 600-975-8
D-Glucopyranoside, oligomeric, alkyl (C10-16) glycosides
MIXTURE, D-GLUCOPYRASONE, OLIGOMERIC, C10-16-ALKYL GLYCOSIDES
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Vehicle - car interior
SCIL (9/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - hand soap
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myristyl Glucoside allowed in the EU?
Myristyl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myristyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?
Myristyl Glucoside functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 110615-47-9.
Is Myristyl Glucoside used outside cosmetics?
Myristyl Glucoside also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Myristyl Glucoside have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Myristyl Glucoside is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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