Carapa Guaianensis Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: CARAPA GUAIANENSIS OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (derived ester)
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no restrictions. CIR Panel reviewed PEG esters and found them safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG derivatives may contain trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from ethoxylation; must verify residual levels. Low irritation potential per CIR assessment.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carapa Guaianensis Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

PEG derivatives may contain trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from ethoxylation; must verify residual levels. Low irritation potential per CIR assessment. The EU classifies Carapa Guaianensis Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Carapa Guaianensis Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Carapa Guaianensis Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Carapa Guaianensis Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (derived ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Carapa Guaianensis 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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