Is C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester safe in cosmetics?
C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester is a permitted emollient with good safety profile and negligible skin absorption. The EU classifies C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester
INCI: C18-30 ACID GLYCOL ESTER
C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester (CAS Not individually assigned; related C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester has CAS 94944-95-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
CAS Number
Not individually assigned; related C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester has CAS 94944-95-3
Function
Skin conditioning; emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
🇪🇺 EU Status
permitted
🇺🇸 US Status
permitted
US Notes
Supported by read-across from fatty acid glycol ester family
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester allowed in the EU?
C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester do in cosmetics?
C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester functions as: Skin conditioning; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; related C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester has CAS 94944-95-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for C18-30 Acid Glycol Ester?
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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