Polyglyceryl-6 Cetyl Ether

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 CETYL ETHER

Function
Emulsifying surfactant analogous to Polyglyceryl-6 Myristyl Ether
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; no MoCRA prohibition; CIR reviewed polyglycerol esters and ethers group with polyglycerins deemed safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Emulsifying surfactant with good safety profile; diethylene glycol impurity from polyglycerin synthesis must be controlled per EP/USP monographs

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Cetyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Emulsifying surfactant with good safety profile; diethylene glycol impurity from polyglycerin synthesis must be controlled per EP/USP monographs The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-6 Cetyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Cetyl Ether allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-6 Cetyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Cetyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-6 Cetyl Ether functions as: Emulsifying surfactant analogous to Polyglyceryl-6 Myristyl Ether. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-6 Cetyl 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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