Is Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer
INCI: CETYL GLYCERYL ETHER/GLYCERIN COPOLYMER
Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer (CAS Not assigned (polymeric ingredient)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions (21 CFR 700–740)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Glyceryl Ether/Glycerin Copolymer functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric ingredient).
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