Astrocaryum Vulgare Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: ASTROCARYUM VULGARE OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

As a PEGylated derivative, there is potential for trace 1,4-dioxane contamination from the ethoxylation process; manufacturers must verify levels below regulatory thresholds (10 ppm NY/CA limits relevant here given your compliance work). A PEG-8 ester derivative of Tucumã oil produced via ethoxylation; improves water solubility and emulsification capacity of the native oil while retaining emollient properties; the PEG-8 chain length provides moderate HLB for O/W emulsion systems

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astrocaryum Vulgare Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

As a PEGylated derivative, there is potential for trace 1,4-dioxane contamination from the ethoxylation process; manufacturers must verify levels below regulatory thresholds (10 ppm NY/CA limits relevant here given your compliance work). A PEG-8 ester derivative of Tucumã oil produced via ethoxylation; improves water solubility and emulsification capacity of the native oil while retaining emollient properties; the PEG-8 chain length provides moderate HLB for O/W emulsion systems The EU classifies Astrocaryum Vulgare Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Astrocaryum Vulgare Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Astrocaryum Vulgare Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Astrocaryum Vulgare Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Astrocaryum Vulgare 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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