Name Glycereth-7 Triacetate Description Glycereth-7 Triacetate is a synthetic chemical used as a humectant, emollient, skin conditioner, acid, and solvent in cosmetic formulas. Glycereth-7 triacetate is a triester of acetic acid with a PEG ether of glycerin containing an average of 7 moles ethylene oxide. Benefits It imparts a silky feel to skin and can hold hydration on the skin to make it feel moisturized. Considerations • Ethoxylated Chemical Glycereth-7 Triacetate is an ethoxylated chemical, meaning it’s been created with ethylene oxide, traces of which, along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane, can remain in the product. Synonyms 57569-76-3
Dermol GL-7A
PEG-7 glyceryl ether triacetate
PEG-7 glyceryl triacetate
Pelemol G7a
Polyethylene glycol (7) glyceryl ether triacetate
Polyoxyethylene (7) glyceryl ether triacetate
Glycereth-7-triacetate
S9W6Z48HUP
UNII-S9W6Z48HUP Research Sources https://www.parchem.com/chemical-supplier-distributor/Glycereth-7-triacetate-041116.aspx
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycereth-7-triacetate Summary Ethoxylated chemical can be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane and a suspected endocrine disruptor.
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