Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL MYRISTYL ETHER (ALSO: PPG-1 MYRISTYL ETHER)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
This is an ether (not an ester) — different chemistry from the PG ester group; verify CIR coverage applies to specific chain length used
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
This is an ether (not an ester) — different chemistry from the PG ester group; verify CIR coverage applies to specific chain length used The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; Emollient/Occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63793-60-2 (PPG-1 Myristyl Ether).
What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether?
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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