Is Glycerol Formal safe in cosmetics?
Glycerol Formal has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycerol Formal
INCI: GLYCEROL FORMAL
Glycerol Formal (CAS Glycerin methyl ether identification) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted by default (no explicit CFR prohibition), but reproductive toxicity classification would require risk assessment under MoCRA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glycerol Formal.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glycerol Formal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycerol Formal allowed in the EU?
Glycerol Formal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycerol Formal do in cosmetics?
Glycerol Formal functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Glycerin methyl ether identification.
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