Avocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters

INCI: AVOCADO OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex transesterification mixture)
Function
Cleansing agent, surfactant (cleansing), emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no restrictions; CIR has reviewed PEGylated oil esters as a class and found them safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very mild profile; non-comedogenic per current data; individuals with true avocado allergy should exercise caution as trace lipids may remain. Produced via transesterification of avocado oil with glycereth-8; water-soluble while retaining avocado oil's conditioning fatty acids (oleic acid, squalene); colorless to yellowish viscous liquid; pH 6.8-8.5; use level 3-15%

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

Very mild profile; non-comedogenic per current data; individuals with true avocado allergy should exercise caution as trace lipids may remain. Produced via transesterification of avocado oil with glycereth-8; water-soluble while retaining avocado oil's conditioning fatty acids (oleic acid, squalene); colorless to yellowish viscous liquid; pH 6.8-8.5; use level 3-15% The EU classifies Avocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Avocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Avocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Avocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant (cleansing), emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex transesterification mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Avocado Oil Glycereth-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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