Hazelnut Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: HAZELNUT SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex ethoxylated ester mixture)
Function
Emollient / surfactant — emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains 1,4-dioxane residual contamination from ethoxylation process; must test at ≤10 ppm (EU recommendation) or ≤2 ppm for NY DEC compliance. Tree nut allergen; avoid use on damaged or broken skin due to increased PEG absorption.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazelnut Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

Contains 1,4-dioxane residual contamination from ethoxylation process; must test at ≤10 ppm (EU recommendation) or ≤2 ppm for NY DEC compliance. Tree nut allergen; avoid use on damaged or broken skin due to increased PEG absorption. The EU classifies Hazelnut Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hazelnut Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hazelnut Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Hazelnut Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Emollient / surfactant — emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex ethoxylated ester mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hazelnut Seed 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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