Is PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether
INCI: PPG-17 DIMETHYL ETHER
PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether (CAS Not individually assigned; note: distinct from PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether (CAS 68201-46-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; note: distinct from PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether (CAS 68201-46-7)
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Function
Solvent, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed PPG methyl ethers (PPG-2/PPG-3 Methyl Ether) as safe as used; PPG-17 would fall under read-across from this group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether allowed in the EU?
PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether do in cosmetics?
PPG-17 Dimethyl Ether functions as: Solvent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; note: distinct from PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether (CAS 68201-46-7).
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