Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-4 LAURYL ETHER

CAS Number
9022-75-7 / 95012-79-6
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; not included in CIR 2023 ester report (ether class)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ether linkage resists hydrolysis resulting in longer systemic persistence compared to esters; limited CIR-level safety data available; may require supplier-provided toxicology dossier for compliance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Ether linkage resists hydrolysis resulting in longer systemic persistence compared to esters; limited CIR-level safety data available; may require supplier-provided toxicology dossier for compliance. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9022-75-7 / 95012-79-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-4 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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