Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Lanolin allergy is a known and well-documented contact sensitizer that must be flagged in CPSR; animal-derived from sheep wool grease and incompatible with vegan claims; potential pesticide residue in lanolin feedstock; residual EO and 1,4-dioxane impurities may be present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Lanolate safe in cosmetics?
Lanolin allergy is a known and well-documented contact sensitizer that must be flagged in CPSR; animal-derived from sheep wool grease and incompatible with vegan claims; potential pesticide residue in lanolin feedstock; residual EO and 1,4-dioxane impurities may be present. The EU classifies Dimethicone PEG-8 Lanolate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Lanolate allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Lanolate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone PEG-8 Lanolate do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Lanolate functions as: Emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning, hair conditioning (lanolin acid ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone PEG-8 Lanolate?
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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