# GLYCOL MONTANATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_glycol_montanate
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Emulsifying, Skin conditioning, Opacifying, Emulsifier, Thickener, Film former
Identifier: DTXSID80892203

> GLYCOL MONTANATE: Used in cosmetics as an emulsifier, a skin-conditioning agent and an opacifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 62 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Vehicle, Cleaning products and household care. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 62 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Vehicle, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 62 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Vehicle, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier, Opacifer.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/34138
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated 2021-06-08): https://living-future.org/declare-products/kinetex-composite-flooring-tile-by-ef-contract/

_Assessed by Greenveil._