Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
PPG-9 Octyl Ether is a safe emollient and solvent reviewed as part of the Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers family; formulate to avoid irritation with read-across safety support from PPG Butyl Ethers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-9 Octyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
PPG-9 Octyl Ether is a safe emollient and solvent reviewed as part of the Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers family; formulate to avoid irritation with read-across safety support from PPG Butyl Ethers. The EU classifies PPG-9 Octyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is PPG-9 Octyl Ether allowed in the EU?
PPG-9 Octyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-9 Octyl Ether do in cosmetics?
PPG-9 Octyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; reviewed under Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers family.
What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-9 Octyl Ether?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check PPG-9 Octyl Ether compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is PPG-9 Octyl Ether in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for PPG-9 Octyl Ether in your formulation.