Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues present; lower ethoxylation results in higher lipophilicity and slightly greater dermal absorption potential compared to higher ethoxylated homologs. ECHA notifications indicate no hazard classification in 97.4% of cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isosteareth-2 safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues present; lower ethoxylation results in higher lipophilicity and slightly greater dermal absorption potential compared to higher ethoxylated homologs. ECHA notifications indicate no hazard classification in 97.4% of cases. The EU classifies Isosteareth-2 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Isosteareth-2 allowed in the EU?
Isosteareth-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isosteareth-2 do in cosmetics?
Isosteareth-2 functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52292-17-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isosteareth-2?
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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