Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

INCI: MAURITIA FLEXUOSA SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned (no CAS listed in CosIng)
Function
Emulsion stabilizing, surfactant (emulsifying), skin conditioning - consistent with the polyglyceryl-6 ester functional class
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no FDA 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

Very low irritation potential; polyglyceryl esters are generally recognized as mild and well-tolerated. No significant safety flags.. A transesterification product of Buriti seed oil with polyglycerin-6; unlike the PEG-8 ester (ingredient \#5), polyglyceryl esters are eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification, making this a preferred emulsifier for clean/natural formulations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters safe in cosmetics?

Very low irritation potential; polyglyceryl esters are generally recognized as mild and well-tolerated. No significant safety flags.. A transesterification product of Buriti seed oil with polyglycerin-6; unlike the PEG-8 ester (ingredient \#5), polyglyceryl esters are eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification, making this a preferred emulsifier for clean/natural formulations The EU classifies Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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

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

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

Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters functions as: Emulsion stabilizing, surfactant (emulsifying), skin conditioning - consistent with the polyglyceryl-6 ester functional class. 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 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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