Is PPG-41 Sorbitol safe in cosmetics?
PPG-41 Sorbitol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-41 Sorbitol
INCI: PPG-41 SORBITOL
PPG-41 Sorbitol (CAS No unique CAS publicly assigned (PPG ether of sorbitol, avg. 41 mol PO)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair fixing agent; Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No unique CAS publicly assigned (PPG ether of sorbitol, avg. 41 mol PO)
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Function
Hair fixing agent; Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CIR review identified for this ingredient; safety supported by read-across from PPG and sorbitol component data
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-41 Sorbitol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-41 Sorbitol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-41 Sorbitol allowed in the EU?
PPG-41 Sorbitol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-41 Sorbitol do in cosmetics?
PPG-41 Sorbitol functions as: Hair fixing agent; Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS publicly assigned (PPG ether of sorbitol, avg. 41 mol PO).
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