Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL CETETH-3 ACETATE

CAS Number
93385-03-6
Function
Emollient; emulsifier; pigment wetting agent; antichalking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually CIR-reviewed; no FDA prohibition; falls under broader PEG/PPG ether class assessments

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Safety Data

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

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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

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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