Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: ALMOND OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
No single CAS (complex transesterification product); CosIng REF: 59972
Function
Emollient; emulsifying; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG-based ingredients may contain 1,4-dioxane as a process contaminant from ethoxylation; verify <10 ppm per industry best practice and compliance with NY DEC limits (2 ppm for finished products as of 2026). Tree nut allergen labeling may be required.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

PEG-based ingredients may contain 1,4-dioxane as a process contaminant from ethoxylation; verify <10 ppm per industry best practice and compliance with NY DEC limits (2 ppm for finished products as of 2026). Tree nut allergen labeling may be required. The EU classifies Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Emollient; emulsifying; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS (complex transesterification product); CosIng REF: 59972.

What is the Margin of Safety for Almond Oil PEG-8 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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