Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

INCI: BORAGE SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

CAS Number
| Tier 4 — High Risk (CIR insufficient data finding)
Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient); emulsion stabilizer; surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually CIR-reviewed. Covered indirectly by polyglyceryl ester class data. Used commercially (e.g., Viatenza Borage PO6 product line).

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Borage seed oil derivative requiring mandatory testing for pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination and heavy metal monitoring from botanical source.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters safe in cosmetics?

Borage seed oil derivative requiring mandatory testing for pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination and heavy metal monitoring from botanical source. The EU classifies Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters do in cosmetics?

Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient); emulsion stabilizer; surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Tier 4 — High Risk (CIR insufficient data finding).

What is the Margin of Safety for Borage Seed 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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