Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate

INCI: TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE

CAS Number
120-56-9
Function
Plasticizer, skin conditioning agent (emollient), solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; limited cosmetic use data, primarily industrial plasticizer

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Primarily an industrial plasticizer (PVC applications) ; ensure purity specifications are cosmetic-grade. Limited cosmetic safety dossier โ€” may require additional safety substantiation for EU CPSR

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate safe in cosmetics?

Primarily an industrial plasticizer (PVC applications) ; ensure purity specifications are cosmetic-grade. Limited cosmetic safety dossier โ€” may require additional safety substantiation for EU CPSR The EU classifies Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate allowed in the EU?

Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate do in cosmetics?

Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate functions as: Plasticizer, skin conditioning agent (emollient), solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 120-56-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate?

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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