Borage Seed Oil PEG-7 Dimethicone Esters

INCI: BORAGE SEED OIL PEG-7 DIMETHICONE ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Partially covered by CIR PEGylated Oils assessment (130 ingredients found safe, 2012/2013). The dimethicone moiety adds complexity; CIR has also reviewed dimethicone as safe.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PEG moiety can contain residual 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation and must be controlled to <10 ppm. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid testing required for borage-derived portion. Ethylene oxide residues must be monitored.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borage Seed Oil PEG-7 Dimethicone Esters safe in cosmetics?

PEG moiety can contain residual 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation and must be controlled to <10 ppm. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid testing required for borage-derived portion. Ethylene oxide residues must be monitored. The EU classifies Borage Seed Oil PEG-7 Dimethicone Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Borage Seed Oil PEG-7 Dimethicone Esters allowed in the EU?

Borage Seed Oil PEG-7 Dimethicone Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Borage Seed Oil PEG-7 Dimethicone Esters do in cosmetics?

Borage Seed Oil PEG-7 Dimethicone Esters functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Borage Seed Oil PEG-7 Dimethicone Esters?

adequate 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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