Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-20 LAURYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric mixture)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically CIR-reviewed (ether, not ester — falls outside the 274-ingredient CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid ester monograph)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data gap — no dedicated safety monograph; safety assessor must justify via read-across from structurally analogous polyglyceryl ethers; CPSR should document this rationale explicitly

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Data gap — no dedicated safety monograph; safety assessor must justify via read-across from structurally analogous polyglyceryl ethers; CPSR should document this rationale explicitly The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-20 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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