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Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters

INCI: ALMOND OIL PEG-6 ESTERS

CAS Number
124046-50-0
Function
surfactant - emulsifying, skin conditioning - emollient, penetration enhancing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 2012 concluded all 130 PEGylated oils safe when formulated to be non-irritating; read-across from PEG-castor oils and structural analogs; no ingredient-specific VCRP data reported at time of review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CIR-cleared as safe when formulated to be non-irritating; no EU restrictions. Penetration-enhancing properties require care when co-formulated with ingredients whose safety depends on limited dermal absorption. Mandatory: 1,4-dioxane impurity control (≤10 ppm per GMP analog; ethylene oxide <1 ppm); document in COA. Safety conclusion relies on read-across from PEGylated oils family.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

penetration-enhancer 1,4-dioxane-impurity-risk ethoxylated read-across-safety ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters safe in cosmetics?

CIR-cleared as safe when formulated to be non-irritating; no EU restrictions. Penetration-enhancing properties require care when co-formulated with ingredients whose safety depends on limited dermal absorption. Mandatory: 1,4-dioxane impurity control (≤10 ppm per GMP analog; ethylene oxide <1 ppm); document in COA. Safety conclusion relies on read-across from PEGylated oils family. The EU classifies Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters allowed in the EU?

Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters do in cosmetics?

Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters functions as: surfactant - emulsifying, skin conditioning - emollient, penetration enhancing. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 124046-50-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters?

not established 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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