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GLYCERETH-7

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 82 list it before the 1% line and 17 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 99 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 99

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII NNE56F2N14 · registered name GLYCERETH-26 · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-

Cosmetic roles

Makes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name グリセレス-26: 本品は、グリセリン(*)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルで、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は26である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name グリセレス-31: 本品は、グリセリン(*)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、酸化エチレンの平均重合度は31である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name グリセレス-12: 本品は、グリセリン(*)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は12である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name グリセレス-7: 本品は、グリセリン(*)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は7である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name グリセレス-20: 本品は、グリセリン(*)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は20である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name グリセレス-8: 本品は、グリセリン(*)のポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は8である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

GLYCERETH-7INCI글리세레스-12Korean label name (MFDS standard)글리세레스-20Korean label name (MFDS standard)글리세레스-26Korean label name (MFDS standard)글리세레스-31Korean label name (MFDS standard)글리세레스-7Korean label name (MFDS standard)글리세레스-8Korean label name (MFDS standard)Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-SynonymGLYCERETH-12SynonymGLYCERETH-20SynonymGLYCERETH-26SynonymGLYCERETH-31SynonymGLYCERETH-8Synonymグリセレス-7Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
31694-55-0
CAS No.chemical registry number
31694-55-0 (generic)
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
500-075-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID40891353
Molecular formula
(C2H4O)n(C2H4O)n(C2H4O)nC3H8O3

Measured properties

Melting/freezing point
349.84 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
798.2 ℃
Flash point
184.2 ℃
Vapour pressure
0.0000000000000000000000281 ㎩
Water solubility
635000 ㎎/ℓ
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
-5.54
Molecular weight
770.87

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 20 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Humectant7
  • Viscosity modifier6
  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Solvent2
  • Plasticizer1
  • Fragrance1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 3 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin corrosion: in vitro / ex vivo · Screening · other guideline: OECD Guideline for Testing of Chemicals No. 439, July 22, 2010 ("In vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method") according to
  • Moderate or Mild Irritation
    eye irritation: in vitro / ex vivo · Screening · other guideline: OECD Guideline for Testing of Chemicals No. 437, September 07, 2009 ("Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability Test, Method for Identifying Ocular Corrosives and Severe Irritants") according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) (adopted 2002) equivalent or similar to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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