Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

INCI: MACADAMIA SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned in public databases (CosIng-listed without CAS)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no prohibition or restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Generally considered safe; polyglyceryl esters are well-tolerated; no significant sensitization or irritation data reported; free from ethoxylation (no 1,4-dioxane risk unlike PEG-based esters). Transesterification product of macadamia oil with polyglycerin-6 (average 6 glycerin units); PEG-free emulsifier/co-emollient - advantageous for COSMOS/ECOCERT-compliant formulations; retains the nourishing fatty acid profile of the parent macadamia oil

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters safe in cosmetics?

Generally considered safe; polyglyceryl esters are well-tolerated; no significant sensitization or irritation data reported; free from ethoxylation (no 1,4-dioxane risk unlike PEG-based esters). Transesterification product of macadamia oil with polyglycerin-6 (average 6 glycerin units); PEG-free emulsifier/co-emollient - advantageous for COSMOS/ECOCERT-compliant formulations; retains the nourishing fatty acid profile of the parent macadamia oil The EU classifies Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters allowed in the EU?

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters do in cosmetics?

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in public databases (CosIng-listed without CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters?

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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