Is Heptylglycerin safe in cosmetics?
Heptylglycerin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Heptylglycerin
INCI: HEPTYLGLYCERIN
Heptylglycerin (CAS Verify — not confirmed in search results; structurally 3-(heptyloxy)-1,2-propanediol; analogous to ethylhexylglycerin (CAS 70445-33-9)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, preservative booster. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Verify — not confirmed in search results; structurally 3-(heptyloxy)-1,2-propanediol; analogous to ethylhexylglycerin (CAS 70445-33-9)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, preservative booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; not restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Heptylglycerin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Heptylglycerin.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heptylglycerin allowed in the EU?
Heptylglycerin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Heptylglycerin do in cosmetics?
Heptylglycerin functions as: Skin conditioning agent, preservative booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify — not confirmed in search results; structurally 3-(heptyloxy)-1,2-propanediol; analogous to ethylhexylglycerin (CAS 70445-33-9).
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