Is Methoxypropylgluconamide safe in cosmetics?
Methoxypropylgluconamide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxypropylgluconamide
Also known as: N-(3-Methoxypropyl)gluconamide, N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-D-gluconamide
INCI: METHOXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE
Methoxypropylgluconamide (CAS 126094-21-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant (fixes and retains moisture); Skin Conditioning (maintains skin in. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant (fixes and retains moisture); Skin Conditioning (maintains skin in good condition)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxy-N-(3-methoxypropyl)hexanamide
InChIKey
QIGYCAMGTSQFGJ-LURQLKTLSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited or restricted; allowed for general cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxypropylgluconamide.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxypropylgluconamide.
Known Synonyms
N-(3-Methoxypropyl)gluconamide
N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-D-gluconamide
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxypropylgluconamide allowed in the EU?
Methoxypropylgluconamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxypropylgluconamide do in cosmetics?
Methoxypropylgluconamide functions as: Humectant (fixes and retains moisture); Skin Conditioning (maintains skin in good condition). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 126094-21-1.
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