Is PPG-9-Steareth-3 safe in cosmetics?
PPG-9-Steareth-3 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-9-Steareth-3
INCI: PPG-9-STEARETH-3
PPG-9-Steareth-3 (CAS Not definitively assigned (polymeric; stearyl alcohol ethoxylated/propoxylated)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning – emollient; fragrance functional (excipient for perfume oils). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not definitively assigned (polymeric; stearyl alcohol ethoxylated/propoxylated)
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Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; fragrance functional (excipient for perfume oils)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-9-Steareth-3.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PPG-9-Steareth-3 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-9-Steareth-3 allowed in the EU?
PPG-9-Steareth-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-9-Steareth-3 do in cosmetics?
PPG-9-Steareth-3 functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; fragrance functional (excipient for perfume oils). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned (polymeric; stearyl alcohol ethoxylated/propoxylated).
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