NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide

Also known as: Propanoic acid, 3,3'-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-digermoxanediyl)bis-, Propagermanium, Bis-beta-carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide, BRN 4141883, 2-Carboxyethylgermasesquioxane (+13 more)

CAS 12758-40-6

Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide (CAS 12758-40-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 24 fields
Name
Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide
CAS Number
12758-40-6
DTXSID
DTXSID9065316
Molecular Formula
C6H10Ge2O7
InChI Key
XEABSBMNTNXEJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
341.885008
Synonyms
Propanoic acid, 3,3'-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-digermoxanediyl)bis-PropagermaniumBis-beta-carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxideBRN 41418832-CarboxyethylgermasesquioxaneCarboxylethylgermanium sesquioxide3,3'-(Dioxodigermoxanylene) dipropanoic acidDipropanoic acid germanium sequioxideEINECS 235-800-03,3'-(Germanoic anhydride) dipropanoic acidNSC 267004Propanoic acid, 3,3'-(oxybis(oxogermylene))bis-

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Softener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat
pharmaceuticalUS International Trade CommissionCPCat
pharmaceuticalUS International Trade CommissionCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
1Q2P9TO9Q7UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
1Q2P9TO9Q7UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
1Q2P9TO9Q7UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
1Q2P9TO9Q7UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide?

Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 1Q2P9TO9Q7 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide?

Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014), pharmaceutical. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide used in cosmetics?

Yes, Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Propagermanium. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H315, H319, H335).

Is Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide used outside industrial chemicals?

Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide also appears in cosmetics databases.