Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters

INCI: LINSEED OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (PEG-ether glyceryl ester of linseed oil)
Function
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning – Emollient, Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; safety substantiation required per 21 CFR 740.10

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation must be tested (recommend < 10 ppm dioxane per industry best practice); Fruijtier-Pölloth (2005) PEG safety review supports cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation must be tested (recommend < 10 ppm dioxane per industry best practice); Fruijtier-Pölloth (2005) PEG safety review supports cosmetic use. The EU classifies Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters functions as: Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning – Emollient, Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (PEG-ether glyceryl ester of linseed oil).

What is the Margin of Safety for Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 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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