Is Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 SORBITAN TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE
Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate (CAS Not assigned (CosIng shows "–")) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not explicitly named in CIR 2023 polyglyceryl ester report (hybrid polyglyceryl-sorbitan ingredient); CIR has reviewed sorbitan esters separately
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate functions as: Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng shows "–").
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