Is PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate safe in cosmetics?
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Also known as: EINECS 272-263-1, Lanthanum oxybromide, terbium thullium ytterbium-doped
INCI: PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (CAS 68784-63-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, Cleansing, Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying, Cleansing, Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2016 confirmed safe; non-irritating; suitable for sensitive and eye-area formulations; LD50 >5 g/kg; non-corrosive in dermal testing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-compound
ethoxylated
glucose-derived
sensitive-skin-compatible
Known Synonyms
EINECS 272-263-1
Lanthanum oxybromide, terbium thullium ytterbium-doped
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate allowed in the EU?
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate do in cosmetics?
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate functions as: Emulsifying, Cleansing, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68784-63-4.
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