Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation process. Batch testing required with EU recommended limit <10 ppm in finished product. NY DEC limits: 2 ppm effective December 2023, 1 ppm effective December 2026. Verify supplier uses vacuum-stripping or molecular distillation purification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation process. Batch testing required with EU recommended limit <10 ppm in finished product. NY DEC limits: 2 ppm effective December 2023, 1 ppm effective December 2026. Verify supplier uses vacuum-stripping or molecular distillation purification. The EU classifies Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters allowed in the EU?
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters do in cosmetics?
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent, solubilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (ethoxylated jojoba wax complex).
What is the Margin of Safety for Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters?
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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