Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate

INCI: PPG-2 METHYL ETHER ACETATE

CAS Number
88917-22-0
Function
Solvent; fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR concluded safe as used at 0.4โ€“2%

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Safety Data

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

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
WARNING
Pictograms
cancer;health haz
Hazard Statements
Combustible liquid May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Short-term Exposure Effects
If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.

Expert Verdict

GHS hazards (H302 oral, H315 skin irritation, H319 eye irritation, STOT SE 3) observed at neat/high concentration; EPA rates as low concern at cosmetic-use concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate safe in cosmetics?

GHS hazards (H302 oral, H315 skin irritation, H319 eye irritation, STOT SE 3) observed at neat/high concentration; EPA rates as low concern at cosmetic-use concentrations. The EU classifies PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate do in cosmetics?

PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate functions as: Solvent; fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 88917-22-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-2 Methyl Ether 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.

Is PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate classified as hazardous under GHS?

PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate carries a GHS signal word of "WARNING". Hazard statements: Combustible liquid May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance โ€” at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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