Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Avocado Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: AVOCADO OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned as a discrete structure
Function
Emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - CIR concluded safe as used when formulated to be nonirritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Same 1,4-dioxane ethoxylation residue concern as all PEGylated ingredients; generally well tolerated. Commercially available as Viatenza Avocado PE8; lower ethoxylation degree than PEG-11 variant gives slightly more lipophilic character; no preservatives generally needed for solid PEG forms

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avocado Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

Same 1,4-dioxane ethoxylation residue concern as all PEGylated ingredients; generally well tolerated. Commercially available as Viatenza Avocado PE8; lower ethoxylation degree than PEG-11 variant gives slightly more lipophilic character; no preservatives generally needed for solid PEG forms The EU classifies Avocado Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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

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

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

Avocado Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a discrete structure.

What is the Margin of Safety for Avocado 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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