Polyglyceryl-5 Hydroxypropyl Lauryl Ether

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-5 HYDROXYPROPYL LAURYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric ether; related monomer lauryl glycol hydroxypropyl ether CAS 504409-71-6)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited by FDA; not individually covered by CIR polyglyceryl 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

Ether structure not covered by CIR 274-ingredient polyglyceryl ester assessment; CPSR assessor must use read-across justification or request supplier toxicology data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-5 Hydroxypropyl Lauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Ether structure not covered by CIR 274-ingredient polyglyceryl ester assessment; CPSR assessor must use read-across justification or request supplier toxicology data. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-5 Hydroxypropyl Lauryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyglyceryl-5 Hydroxypropyl Lauryl Ether allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-5 Hydroxypropyl Lauryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-5 Hydroxypropyl Lauryl Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-5 Hydroxypropyl Lauryl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric ether; related monomer lauryl glycol hydroxypropyl ether CAS 504409-71-6).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-5 Hydroxypropyl 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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