Is Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 OLEYL ETHER
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether (CAS 71032-90-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier (W/O). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier (W/O)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-[3-hydroxy-2-[(E)-octadec-9-enoxy]propoxy]propane-1,2-diol
InChIKey
LPMWAAKSDNAAFA-MDZDMXLPSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not FDA-restricted; not covered by CIR 2023 polyglyceryl ester report (this is an ether, not an ester)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether.
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether functions as: Emulsifier (W/O). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71032-90-1.
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