Is Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-20 LAURYL ETHER
Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether (CAS Not assigned (polymeric mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically CIR-reviewed (ether, not ester — falls outside the 274-ingredient CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid ester monograph)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric mixture).
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