Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

INCI: AVOCADO OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

CAS Number
90990-06-0
Function
Emulsifier (W/O), moisturizer, conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - CIR evaluated polyglyceryl fatty acid esters (including avocado-derived) and concluded safe under current practices

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Generally recognized as safe; no significant adverse effects reported; polyglycerol backbone is well tolerated and does not carry ethoxylation-related 1,4-dioxane risk. Avocado oil fatty acid profile is ~71% oleic acid; the polyglycerol-6 esterification enhances emulsification without ethoxylation; good spreading properties on skin

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters safe in cosmetics?

Generally recognized as safe; no significant adverse effects reported; polyglycerol backbone is well tolerated and does not carry ethoxylation-related 1,4-dioxane risk. Avocado oil fatty acid profile is ~71% oleic acid; the polyglycerol-6 esterification enhances emulsification without ethoxylation; good spreading properties on skin The EU classifies Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters allowed in the EU?

Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters do in cosmetics?

Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters functions as: Emulsifier (W/O), moisturizer, conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90990-06-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 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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