Is PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether safe in cosmetics?
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Also known as: Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-hydro-ω-hydroxy-, ether with methyl β-D-glucopyranoside (4:1), Propoxylated methyl glucoside, α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)] ether with methyl β-D-glucopyranoside (4:1), EC No.: 612-557-2
INCI: PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether (CAS 61849-72-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant; emollient; skin conditioning; hair conditioning; fragrance fixative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Humectant; emollient; skin conditioning; hair conditioning; fragrance fixative
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-[[(2S,3S,4R,5S,6S)-3,4,5-tris(3-hydroxypropoxy)-6-methoxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]propan-1-ol
InChIKey
GCNUSOSMERSJBN-OYSTVDSJSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; CIR reviewed; generally recognized as safe for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-hydro-ω-hydroxy-, ether with methyl β-D-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Propoxylated methyl glucoside
α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)] ether with methyl β-D-glucopyranoside (4:1)
EC No.: 612-557-2
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as a component of dermal cosmetic products at concentrations no more than 0.5%. This chemical is not to be used in topical products intended for the eye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether allowed in the EU?
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether do in cosmetics?
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether functions as: Humectant; emollient; skin conditioning; hair conditioning; fragrance fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61849-72-7.
Is PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether used outside cosmetics?
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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