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Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 CETYL ETHER OLIVATE/SUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex ether-ester)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically CIR-reviewed (ether type); no FDA restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Same data gap as similar polyglyceryl ethers; succinate moiety is well-tolerated as an endogenous metabolite

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate safe in cosmetics?

Same data gap as similar polyglyceryl ethers; succinate moiety is well-tolerated as an endogenous metabolite The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex ether-ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate?

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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