Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE

CAS Number
93385-13-8 / 178900-23-7
Function
Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Solvent; Carrier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; limited independent safety data; trade name: Hetester PHA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

🔴 Ethoxylated ingredient: must test for 1,4-dioxane (<10 ppm) and ethylene oxide residues; may not qualify for COSMOS/ECOCERT due to ethoxylation; dual CAS numbers

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate safe in cosmetics?

🔴 Ethoxylated ingredient: must test for 1,4-dioxane (<10 ppm) and ethylene oxide residues; may not qualify for COSMOS/ECOCERT due to ethoxylation; dual CAS numbers The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate allowed in the EU?

Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Solvent; Carrier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93385-13-8 / 178900-23-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-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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