Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in CIR databases
Function
Hair conditioning agent; skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Covered under polyether lanolins report (2012) — safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Lanolin-derived ingredient not suitable for vegan claims; potential sensitization in lanolin-allergic individuals. Pesticide residue testing recommended for lanolin-derived raw materials.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether safe in cosmetics?

Lanolin-derived ingredient not suitable for vegan claims; potential sensitization in lanolin-allergic individuals. Pesticide residue testing recommended for lanolin-derived raw materials. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether functions as: Hair conditioning agent; skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CIR databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-2 Lanolin Alcohol Ether?

adequate 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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