Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated ingredient requiring 1,4-dioxane testing per NY DEC and MoCRA expectations; residual ethylene oxide is also a concern and vacuum stripping/purification must be verified in COA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amarantheth-20 safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated ingredient requiring 1,4-dioxane testing per NY DEC and MoCRA expectations; residual ethylene oxide is also a concern and vacuum stripping/purification must be verified in COA. The EU classifies Amarantheth-20 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Amarantheth-20 allowed in the EU?
Amarantheth-20 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Amarantheth-20 do in cosmetics?
Amarantheth-20 functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent (PEG-20 ether of fatty alcohols derived from Amaranthus caudatus seed oil). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (ethoxylated derivative).
What is the Margin of Safety for Amarantheth-20?
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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