Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL CETETH-3 PROPIONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Major data gap — no CIR review, no published tox data, no CAS readily available. ⚠ Ethoxylated compound — 1,4-dioxane/EO residual testing required. ⚠ Not recommended for use without supplemental safety testing or a qualified toxicologist's read-across assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Major data gap — no CIR review, no published tox data, no CAS readily available. ⚠ Ethoxylated compound — 1,4-dioxane/EO residual testing required. ⚠ Not recommended for use without supplemental safety testing or a qualified toxicologist's read-across assessment The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate functions as: Emollient; skin-conditioning agent (expected, by structural analogy to the acetate variant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed in major registries (structurally analogous to CAS 93385-03-6 with propionic vs. acetic acid ester).
What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate?
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.
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