Propylene Glycol Capreth-4

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL CAPRETH-4

CAS Number
Not definitively assigned in major registries
Function
Emollient (skin-conditioning agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically reviewed by CIR as an individual ingredient; no FDA prohibition; limited use data available

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

⚠ Critical: Ethoxylated ingredient — must test for 1,4-dioxane (≤10 ppm) and ethylene oxide residuals per CIR Panel guidance. ⚠ No direct CIR monograph — limited regulatory support for safety dossiers

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Capreth-4 safe in cosmetics?

⚠ Critical: Ethoxylated ingredient — must test for 1,4-dioxane (≤10 ppm) and ethylene oxide residuals per CIR Panel guidance. ⚠ No direct CIR monograph — limited regulatory support for safety dossiers The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Capreth-4 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Propylene Glycol Capreth-4 allowed in the EU?

Propylene Glycol Capreth-4 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Propylene Glycol Capreth-4 do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Capreth-4 functions as: Emollient (skin-conditioning agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned in major registries.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Capreth-4?

not established 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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