Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
INCI: BORAGE SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-4 ESTERS
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination risk from borage oil source requires careful botanical sourcing. Non-ethoxylated formulation eliminates 1,4-dioxane concerns. Heavy metal testing recommended for botanical source material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters safe in cosmetics?
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination risk from borage oil source requires careful botanical sourcing. Non-ethoxylated formulation eliminates 1,4-dioxane concerns. Heavy metal testing recommended for botanical source material. The EU classifies Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters allowed in the EU?
Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters do in cosmetics?
Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient); emulsion stabilizer; surfactant (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 Polyglyceryl-4 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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