Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl Ether

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 HYDROXYLAURYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not established in public databases
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying (PEG-free O/W emulsifier)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; not covered by CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid ester report (ether, not ester)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Significant data gap—this is an ether derivative, not covered by CIR 2016 ester review; independent toxicological assessment needed for full CPSR compliance

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Significant data gap—this is an ether derivative, not covered by CIR 2016 ester review; independent toxicological assessment needed for full CPSR compliance The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl Ether functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying (PEG-free O/W emulsifier). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxylauryl 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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