glycereth-8
polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin with an average ethoxylation value of 8
Identification
| Name | glycereth-8 |
| IUPAC | 2-[2,3-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)propoxy]ethanol (peg-8) |
| CAS Number | 31694-55-0 |
| FDA UNII | MHY4NJW64H |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H20 O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 224.25360000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J226.154E |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | humectants |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | emollients, humectants |
| Recommendation for glycereth-8 usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for glycereth-8 flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-[2,3-bis(2-
hydroxyethoxy)propoxy]ethanol (peg-8)
polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin with an average ethoxylation value of 8
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