Hydrogenated Laneth-25

INCI: HYDROGENATED LANETH-25

CAS Number
Not individually assigned; generic PEG-hydrogenated lanolin CAS 68648-27-1
Function
Light stabilizer; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; CIR safe as used

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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 is controllable via vacuum stripping.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Laneth-25 safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane residual from ethoxylation is controllable via vacuum stripping. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Laneth-25 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrogenated Laneth-25 allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Laneth-25 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Laneth-25 do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Laneth-25 functions as: Light stabilizer; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; generic PEG-hydrogenated lanolin CAS 68648-27-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Laneth-25?

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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