Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL CETETH-3 ACETATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Ethoxylated compound — 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual testing mandatory. ⚠ Very limited use data — difficult to support in a robust cosmetic safety assessment/CPSR without supplemental testing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Ethoxylated compound — 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual testing mandatory. ⚠ Very limited use data — difficult to support in a robust cosmetic safety assessment/CPSR without supplemental testing The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate functions as: Emollient; emulsifier; pigment wetting agent; antichalking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93385-03-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate?
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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