Is PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate safe in cosmetics?
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Also known as: Diethoxylated methyl glucopyranoside 2,6-dioleate, Antil 120, Antil 120 Plus, Glucamate DOE 120, α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), ether (2:1) avec le dioleate du D-glucopyranoside de methyle (+6 more)
INCI: PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (CAS 86893-19-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifier, viscosity controlling (thickener), irritation reducer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifier, viscosity controlling (thickener), irritation reducer
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
6-[[5-(2-aminoethylcarbamoyl)-2-pyridinyl]methylidene]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;6-[[4-(aminomethyl)-2-pyridinyl]methylidene]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;6-[[4-[(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)carbamoyl]-2-pyridinyl]methylidene]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;6-[[5-(3-aminopropylcarbamoyl)-2-pyridinyl]methylidene]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;6-[(4-amino-2-pyridinyl)methylidene]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;6-[(5-amino-2-pyridinyl)methylidene]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[[5-(prop-2-enoxycarbonylamino)-2-pyridinyl]methylidene]-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;6-[[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-pyridinyl]methylidene]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
InChIKey
ZSCVPEFTSOGWDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA allowed; CIR-reviewed as safe for use in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
Diethoxylated methyl glucopyranoside 2,6-dioleate
Antil 120
Antil 120 Plus
Glucamate DOE 120
α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), ether (2:1) avec le dioleate du D-glucopyranoside de methyle
(Z,Z)-α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)ether with methyl D-glucopyranoside 2,6-di-9-octadecenoate
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, ether with methyl D-glucopyranoside 2,6-di-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:1)
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl D-glucopyranoside 2,6-di-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:1)
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, ether with methyl D-glucopyranoside 2,6-di-9-octadecenoate (2:1), (Z,Z)-
PEG 120 methyl glucose dioleate
UNII-YM0K64F20V
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - body wash
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bath
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate allowed in the EU?
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate do in cosmetics?
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate functions as: Surfactant, emulsifier, viscosity controlling (thickener), irritation reducer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86893-19-8.
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