Is PPG-30 Cetyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
PPG-30 Cetyl Ether has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-30 Cetyl Ether
INCI: PPG-30 CETYL ETHER
PPG-30 Cetyl Ether (CAS 9035-85-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient); imparts softness and flexibility without. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (emollient); imparts softness and flexibility without occlusive feel
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-hexadecoxypropan-1-ol
InChIKey
YDCSFYSJEYSCBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; FDA UNII: 00C2W8NVII; CIR reviewed as part of alkyl PEG/PPG ethers — safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-30 Cetyl Ether.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-30 Cetyl Ether.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-30 Cetyl Ether allowed in the EU?
PPG-30 Cetyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-30 Cetyl Ether do in cosmetics?
PPG-30 Cetyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient); imparts softness and flexibility without occlusive feel. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9035-85-2.
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