Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
O/W emulsifier and mild cleansing surfactant that hydrolyzes to safe metabolites (glycerin and capric acid) with no sensitization risk in class and established safety via CIR group read-across.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate safe in cosmetics?
O/W emulsifier and mild cleansing surfactant that hydrolyzes to safe metabolites (glycerin and capric acid) with no sensitization risk in class and established safety via CIR group read-across. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate functions as: Emulsifier (O/W), Mild Cleansing. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 156153-06-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate?
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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