Isosteareth-25

INCI: ISOSTEARETH-25

CAS Number
52292-17-8
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing; Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no restrictions; CIR-reviewed as safe in the isosteareth group

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation; usage reported up to 2% in China market data. Very high HLB; excellent water solubility; strong emulsifying and solubilizing power for oil-in-water systems

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isosteareth-25 safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation; usage reported up to 2% in China market data. Very high HLB; excellent water solubility; strong emulsifying and solubilizing power for oil-in-water systems The EU classifies Isosteareth-25 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isosteareth-25 allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isosteareth-25 do in cosmetics?

Isosteareth-25 functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing; Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52292-17-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isosteareth-25?

not established 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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