Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate

INCI: LAURYL/MYRISTYL POLYRICINOLEATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric ester)
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), nail conditioning, viscosity controlling — long-chain nonionic polyester from RSPO palm kernel and castor oil
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — PCPC dictionary listed; not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

100% renewable carbon ingredient marketed as silicone and quat alternative for conditioning; read-across supported by polyglyceryl polyricinoleate (PGPR, E476 food-grade) safety record. No CIR monograph established.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate safe in cosmetics?

100% renewable carbon ingredient marketed as silicone and quat alternative for conditioning; read-across supported by polyglyceryl polyricinoleate (PGPR, E476 food-grade) safety record. No CIR monograph established. The EU classifies Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate allowed in the EU?

Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate do in cosmetics?

Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), nail conditioning, viscosity controlling — long-chain nonionic polyester from RSPO palm kernel and castor oil. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate?

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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