Is PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate safe in cosmetics?
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
INCI: PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER DISTEARATE
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate (CAS 93821-74-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient), humectant, moisturizer; binder/plasticizer for. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), humectant, moisturizer; binder/plasticizer for pressed powders
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed under methyl glucose ether group; safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate allowed in the EU?
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate do in cosmetics?
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), humectant, moisturizer; binder/plasticizer for pressed powders. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93821-74-0.
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