Is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate safe in cosmetics?
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
Also known as: Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-(1-oxopropyl)-.omega.-(tetradecyloxy)-, Polypropylene glycol 1-oxopropyl tetradecyl ether, UNII-88R97D8U8A
INCI: PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate (CAS 74775-06-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient; emulsifier; antistatic agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient; emulsifier; antistatic agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-(1-tetradecoxypropan-2-yloxy)propan-2-yl propanoate
InChIKey
USZDQUQLJBLEDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; reviewed within alkyl PEG/PPG ethers group — CIR safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "CAS-FUNC-12", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "good", "minimum_age_months": "3", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Functional ingredient - generally safe", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern…
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "1.0", "max_concentration_pct": "10.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "5.0", "product_type": "Moisturizer", "function_at_concentration": "Emollient, solvent", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "hlb_required_of_oil_phase": "5-6", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "sorbitan_stearate,polyglyceryl_3_diisostearate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "40-70", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "30-60", "droplet_size_range_um": "3-35", "creaming_resistance": "moderate", "coalescence_resistance": "good", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "good", "freeze_thaw_stability": "moderate", "rheol…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate.
Known Synonyms
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-(1-oxopropyl)-.omega.-(tetradecyloxy)-
Polypropylene glycol 1-oxopropyl tetradecyl ether
UNII-88R97D8U8A
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient
Pesticides
inert_ingredient
non_food_use
Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate allowed in the EU?
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate do in cosmetics?
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate functions as: Emollient; emulsifier; antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 74775-06-7.
Is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate used outside cosmetics?
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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