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Antimicrobial

ISODECYL GLYCERYL ETHER

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A glyceryl ether of branched isodecyl alcohol, used both as a conditioner and a preservative booster. Glyceryl ethers in this class can carry trace epichlorohydrin concerns from manufacturing — purified grade matters.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Multifunctional skin conditioner and antimicrobial
  • Can replace traditional preservatives in some formulas
  • Glyceryl chemistry — biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Glyceryl ether class flagged for residual epichlorohydrin concern
  • Possible skin irritation at high %
  • Limited human-skin sensitization data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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