Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Major concern: Glycidyl ether functionality is reactive/electrophilic. Epoxide groups are associated with mutagenicity, skin sensitization, and irritation. NOT a standard cosmetic ingredient. Requires thorough safety dossier if intended for cosmetic use. Do NOT assume interchangeability with sorbitan esters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Major concern: Glycidyl ether functionality is reactive/electrophilic. Epoxide groups are associated with mutagenicity, skin sensitization, and irritation. NOT a standard cosmetic ingredient. Requires thorough safety dossier if intended for cosmetic use. Do NOT assume interchangeability with sorbitan esters The EU classifies Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether functions as: Crosslinking agent; not a typical cosmetic emulsifier — primarily industrial use. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68411-72-3 (typical; varies by degree of polymerization).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sorbitol Polyglycidyl 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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