Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters
INCI: HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters (CAS Not publicly assigned (PEG derivative complex mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (PEG derivative complex mixture)
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-8 Esters.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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