Hydrogenated Laneth-20

INCI: HYDROGENATED LANETH-20

CAS Number
68648-27-1 (generic for PEG-hydrogenated lanolins)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; CIR reviewed as polyether lanolin

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane residual from ethoxylation must be controlled via purification; monitor to ≤10 ppm.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Laneth-20 safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane residual from ethoxylation must be controlled via purification; monitor to ≤10 ppm. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Laneth-20 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Laneth-20 allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Laneth-20 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Laneth-20 do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Laneth-20 functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68648-27-1 (generic for PEG-hydrogenated lanolins).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Laneth-20?

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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