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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
As a PEG ether, potential trace-level 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide contamination from ethoxylation must be controlled via purification; Fruijtier-Pölloth (2005) safety assessment concluded PEGs safe as used in cosmetics. The "20" refers to an average of 20 ethylene oxide units; provides strong O/W emulsification with high HLB value
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arachideth-20 safe in cosmetics?
As a PEG ether, potential trace-level 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide contamination from ethoxylation must be controlled via purification; Fruijtier-Pölloth (2005) safety assessment concluded PEGs safe as used in cosmetics. The "20" refers to an average of 20 ethylene oxide units; provides strong O/W emulsification with high HLB value The EU classifies Arachideth-20 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Arachideth-20 allowed in the EU?
Arachideth-20 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arachideth-20 do in cosmetics?
Arachideth-20 functions as: Surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Typically falls under generic PEG arachidyl ether CAS (polyoxyethylene arachidyl ether); no single widely published CAS in open databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Arachideth-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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