PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether

INCI: PEG/PPG-450/50 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE LAURYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric)
Function
Viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No individual CIR review. Falls under general PEG/PPG polymer safety read-across.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Very limited published safety data; relies entirely on class read-across. 1,4-dioxane/EO/PO residuals apply. Branched trimethylolpropane core differentiates structurally from linear alkyl PEG/PPG ethers; CPSR assessor should request supplier CoA for impurities.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Very limited published safety data; relies entirely on class read-across. 1,4-dioxane/EO/PO residuals apply. Branched trimethylolpropane core differentiates structurally from linear alkyl PEG/PPG ethers; CPSR assessor should request supplier CoA for impurities. The EU classifies PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether functions as: Viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether?

not established 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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