PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate

INCI: PEG-12 GLYCERYL LAURATE

CAS Number
59070-56-3
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; solubilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR assessed under PEGylated Oils group — safe as cosmetic ingredients (2012)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane impurity risk; cosmetics containing lauric acid/laurate moieties non-irritating and non-sensitizing up to 13% in clinical tests

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane impurity risk; cosmetics containing lauric acid/laurate moieties non-irritating and non-sensitizing up to 13% in clinical tests The EU classifies PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate allowed in the EU?

PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate do in cosmetics?

PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; solubilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59070-56-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-12 Glyceryl Laurate?

adequate 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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