PPG-1 Hydroxyethyl Caprylamide

INCI: PPG-1 HYDROXYETHYL CAPRYLAMIDE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (IECIC No. 00830)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, surfactant — emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR-reviewed as safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion; undiluted related amides showed slight–moderate eye irritation in rabbits

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-1 Hydroxyethyl Caprylamide safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion; undiluted related amides showed slight–moderate eye irritation in rabbits The EU classifies PPG-1 Hydroxyethyl Caprylamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PPG-1 Hydroxyethyl Caprylamide allowed in the EU?

PPG-1 Hydroxyethyl Caprylamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-1 Hydroxyethyl Caprylamide do in cosmetics?

PPG-1 Hydroxyethyl Caprylamide functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, surfactant — emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (IECIC No. 00830).

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-1 Hydroxyethyl Caprylamide?

adequate 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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