Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 HYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLHEXYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not publicly established in major databases
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not FDA restricted; no CIR monograph for this specific ingredient

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Ether structure not covered by CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid ester report; limited public safety data available. Used in Japanese market formulations including Hada Labo and Melano CC products.

⚠️
Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Ether structure not covered by CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid ester report; limited public safety data available. Used in Japanese market formulations including Hada Labo and Melano CC products. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly established in major databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl 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.

📱

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether in your formulation.