Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (PEG derivative complex mixture)
Function
Surfactant, emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed PEG Hydrogenated Castor Oils as a group (safe as used at various concentrations); PEG-30 and PEG-40 HCO safe up to 100%

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane is an ethoxylation byproduct; residual levels must be verified via HS-GC-MS. EU has no specific limit but expects minimisation via good manufacturing practice. NY state limit is 2 ppm (2026 enforcement).

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane is an ethoxylation byproduct; residual levels must be verified via HS-GC-MS. EU has no specific limit but expects minimisation via good manufacturing practice. NY state limit is 2 ppm (2026 enforcement). The EU classifies Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (PEG derivative complex mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters?

adequate 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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