PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate

INCI: PPG-2 ISOCETETH-20 ACETATE

CAS Number
Not assigned per CosIng
Function
Skin conditioning; surfactant — emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed alkyl PEG/PPG ethers (2013) — safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation (20 mol EO) — must test and control; origin may be animal/synthetic/plant — verify with supplier; acetate ester linkage is hydrolytically stable under normal pH conditions

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation (20 mol EO) — must test and control; origin may be animal/synthetic/plant — verify with supplier; acetate ester linkage is hydrolytically stable under normal pH conditions The EU classifies PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate allowed in the EU?

PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate do in cosmetics?

PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate functions as: Skin conditioning; surfactant — emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned per CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate?

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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