Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
INCI: MAURITIA FLEXUOSA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PEG-based esters carry a theoretical risk of 1,4-dioxane contamination as a residual from ethoxylation. Manufacturers must verify through testing (e.g., HS-GC-MS) that levels are below regulatory thresholds. Generally well-tolerated on skin. A PEGylated derivative of Buriti seed oil; the PEG-8 modification increases water solubility and emulsification capacity compared to the parent oil; enhances spreadability and sensory feel in formulations. Note: Not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT natural cer...
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Is Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?
PEG-based esters carry a theoretical risk of 1,4-dioxane contamination as a residual from ethoxylation. Manufacturers must verify through testing (e.g., HS-GC-MS) that levels are below regulatory thresholds. Generally well-tolerated on skin. A PEGylated derivative of Buriti seed oil; the PEG-8 modification increases water solubility and emulsification capacity compared to the parent oil; enhances spreadability and sensory feel in formulations. Note: Not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT natural cer... The EU classifies Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?
Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?
Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Emollient, surfactant (emulsifying) - based on the functional class of PEG-8 ester derivatives of plant oils. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no CAS listed in CosIng).
What is the Margin of Safety for Mauritia Flexuosa 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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