Is Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE
Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate (CAS 93385-13-8 / 178900-23-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Solvent; Carrier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Solvent; Carrier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; limited independent safety data; trade name: Hetester PHA
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Solvent; Carrier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93385-13-8 / 178900-23-7.
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