Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
pH-dependent irritation potential; formulate at pH 4.5–6.5 to minimize skin irritation. Standard ethoxylation impurity concerns apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
pH-dependent irritation potential; formulate at pH 4.5–6.5 to minimize skin irritation. Standard ethoxylation impurity concerns apply. The EU classifies PPG-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is PPG-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
PPG-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
PPG-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), Emulsifier with anionic surfactant properties from carboxylic acid terminus. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in major databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-3-Deceth-2 Carboxylic Acid?
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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