Isosteareth-8

INCI: ISOSTEARETH-8

CAS Number
52292-17-8 (isosteareth series)
Function
Emulsifier; surfactant-emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no restriction under 21 CFR; CIR assessed alkyl PEG ethers as safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual contamination from ethoxylation process; must verify residual levels comply with jurisdiction limits

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isosteareth-8 safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual contamination from ethoxylation process; must verify residual levels comply with jurisdiction limits The EU classifies Isosteareth-8 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isosteareth-8 allowed in the EU?

Isosteareth-8 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isosteareth-8 do in cosmetics?

Isosteareth-8 functions as: Emulsifier; surfactant-emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52292-17-8 (isosteareth series).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isosteareth-8?

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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