Disodium PEG-8 Ricinosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM PEG-8 RICINOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (ricinoleic acid/castor oil PEG-8 succinate disodium salt)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; solubilizer (castor-oil-derived ethoxylated succinate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace impurity; ricinoleic acid component generally mild but lacks specific HRIPT data; data gap must be addressed in CPSR with read-across rationale or commissioned testing.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium PEG-8 Ricinosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace impurity; ricinoleic acid component generally mild but lacks specific HRIPT data; data gap must be addressed in CPSR with read-across rationale or commissioned testing. The EU classifies Disodium PEG-8 Ricinosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Disodium PEG-8 Ricinosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium PEG-8 Ricinosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium PEG-8 Ricinosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium PEG-8 Ricinosuccinate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; solubilizer (castor-oil-derived ethoxylated succinate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (ricinoleic acid/castor oil PEG-8 succinate disodium salt).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium PEG-8 Ricinosuccinate?

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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