Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
INCI: MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
PEG-8 ethoxylation introduces the standard risk of trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals; must verify purification per NY DEC and California standards if selling in those markets; potential mild irritation in very sensitive individuals. PEGylated macadamia oil esters with enhanced water dispersibility; PEG-8 denotes an average of 8 ethylene oxide units; provides the emollient benefits of macadamia oil in water-based systems; lighter texture than the parent oil; not COSMOS/ECOCERT-com...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?
PEG-8 ethoxylation introduces the standard risk of trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals; must verify purification per NY DEC and California standards if selling in those markets; potential mild irritation in very sensitive individuals. PEGylated macadamia oil esters with enhanced water dispersibility; PEG-8 denotes an average of 8 ethylene oxide units; provides the emollient benefits of macadamia oil in water-based systems; lighter texture than the parent oil; not COSMOS/ECOCERT-com... The EU classifies Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Emollient, surfactant, solubilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (CosIng-listed).
What is the Margin of Safety for Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 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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