Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Soy-derived - potential allergen concern for individuals with soy allergies; epoxide groups are generally reactive but in this esterified form, reactivity is low; ensure absence of residual solvents. Bio-based and biodegradable; derived from soybean oil via epoxidation and esterification; excellent solvency for lipophilic actives; PEG-conjugated forms function as multifunctional surfactants (cleansing, dispersing, emulsifying, solubilizing)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Epoxidized Soyate safe in cosmetics?
Soy-derived - potential allergen concern for individuals with soy allergies; epoxide groups are generally reactive but in this esterified form, reactivity is low; ensure absence of residual solvents. Bio-based and biodegradable; derived from soybean oil via epoxidation and esterification; excellent solvency for lipophilic actives; PEG-conjugated forms function as multifunctional surfactants (cleansing, dispersing, emulsifying, solubilizing) The EU classifies Methyl Epoxidized Soyate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Epoxidized Soyate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Epoxidized Soyate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Epoxidized Soyate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Epoxidized Soyate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, solvent - also serves as a bio-based plasticizer and carrier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8013-07-8 (epoxidized soybean oil methyl esters).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Epoxidized Soyate?
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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