Is Glyceryl Lauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Lauryl Ether has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Lauryl Ether
Also known as: Heptanoic acid, oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl) ester, Tetraethylene glycol di-n-heptanoate, Liponate 2DH, Heptanoic acid, 1,1'-[oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl)] ester, BRN 2011337 (+4 more)
INCI: GLYCERYL LAURYL ETHER
Glyceryl Lauryl Ether (CAS 70729-68-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent – emollient; co-emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient; co-emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[2-[2-(2-heptanoyloxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl heptanoate
InChIKey
SSKNCQWPZQCABD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited; no specific CIR review identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Lauryl Ether.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Lubricating agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Lauryl Ether.
Known Synonyms
Heptanoic acid, oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl) ester
Tetraethylene glycol di-n-heptanoate
Liponate 2DH
Heptanoic acid, 1,1'-[oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl)] ester
BRN 2011337
EINECS 274-829-3
Tetraethylene glycol-di-n-heptanoate
UNII-2DQ7O61VHJ
PEG-4 Diheptanoate
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Lubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Lauryl Ether allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Lauryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Lauryl Ether do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Lauryl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient; co-emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70729-68-9.
Is Glyceryl Lauryl Ether used outside cosmetics?
Glyceryl Lauryl Ether also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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