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Expert Verdict
Undiluted is a moderate ocular irritant (corneal opacification in rabbits at 24h) and dermal irritant at 4h but not at ≤1h exposure; not mutagenic (Ames, chromosomal aberration, micronucleus all negative); purity >90%, methanol <300 ppm, heavy metals <0.5 ppm; must not be used where N-nitroso compounds can form; China max: 3.5% rinse-off whole body, 1% rinse-off eye area
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide safe in cosmetics?
Undiluted is a moderate ocular irritant (corneal opacification in rabbits at 24h) and dermal irritant at 4h but not at ≤1h exposure; not mutagenic (Ames, chromosomal aberration, micronucleus all negative); purity >90%, methanol <300 ppm, heavy metals <0.5 ppm; must not be used where N-nitroso compounds can form; China max: 3.5% rinse-off whole body, 1% rinse-off eye area The EU classifies PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide allowed in the EU?
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide do in cosmetics?
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide functions as: Surfactant — cleansing; surfactant — emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 201363-52-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide?
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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