Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-2 methyl ether, PPG-3 methyl ether, and PPG-2 methyl ether acetate

Robinson, V; Bergfeld, WF; Belsito, DV; Klaassen, CD; Marks, JG; Shank, RC; Slaga, TJ; Snyder, PW; Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel; Andersen, FA

HERO ID

2530089

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2009

Language

English

PMID

19966148

HERO ID 2530089
In Press No
Year 2009
Title Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-2 methyl ether, PPG-3 methyl ether, and PPG-2 methyl ether acetate
Authors Robinson, V; Bergfeld, WF; Belsito, DV; Klaassen, CD; Marks, JG; Shank, RC; Slaga, TJ; Snyder, PW; Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel; Andersen, FA
Journal International Journal of Toxicology
Volume 28
Issue 6 Suppl
Page Numbers 162S-74S
Abstract PPG-2 methyl ether, PPG-3 methyl ether, and PPG-2 methyl ether acetate are used in cosmetics as fragrance ingredients and/or solvents at concentrations of 0.4% to 2%. Propylene glycol ethers are rapidly absorbed and distributed throughout the body when introduced by inhalation or oral exposure, but the inhalation toxicity of PPG-2 methyl ether vapor, for example, is low. Aerosols, such as found with hair sprays, produce particle sizes that are not respirable. Because these ingredients are highly water-soluble, they are likely to be absorbed through the human skin only at slow rates, resulting in low blood concentrations and rapid removal by the kidney. These ingredients are not genotoxic and are not reproductive or developmental toxicants. Overall the data are sufficient to conclude that PPG-2 methyl ether, PPG-3 methyl ether, and PPG-2 methyl ether acetate are safe as used in cosmetics.
Doi 10.1177/1091581809350933
Pmid 19966148
Wosid WOS:000272523600002
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Language Text English
Keyword PPG-2 methyl ether; PPG-3 methyl ether; PPG-2 methyl ether acetate; cosmetics; safety
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