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Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (PEG derivative of baobab seed oil)
Function
Skin Conditioning–Emollient, Surfactant–Emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; PEGylated oils CIR-assessed (2014): safe when formulated to be non-irritating, ≤10% in leave-on

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

PEGylated baobab seed oil emollient and emulsifier; verify 1,4-dioxane levels ≤10 ppm (EU/FDA) or ≤2 ppm (NY DEC/CA) and conduct ethylene oxide residue testing; not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification due to PEG backbone.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

PEGylated baobab seed oil emollient and emulsifier; verify 1,4-dioxane levels ≤10 ppm (EU/FDA) or ≤2 ppm (NY DEC/CA) and conduct ethylene oxide residue testing; not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification due to PEG backbone. The EU classifies Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Skin Conditioning–Emollient, Surfactant–Emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (PEG derivative of baobab seed oil).

What is the Margin of Safety for Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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