Polyglyceryl-3 Propyl Ether

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 PROPYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; no CIR monograph (ether, not ester โ€” outside the 274-ingredient CIR report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment; ether linkage differentiates it from the ester family reviewed by CIR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Propyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

No dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment; ether linkage differentiates it from the ester family reviewed by CIR. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Propyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Propyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Propyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Propyl Ether functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Propyl 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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