Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters

INCI: MINK OIL PEG-13 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not widely assigned in public databases; listed in CosIng without a CAS
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - CIR reviewed PEGylated oils (including this ester) and found them safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

General PEG-related impurity risks (trace ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation); animal-derived origin raises ethical and COSMOS-eligibility issues. Non-greasy feel; good skin tolerance; acts as humectant and consistency enhancer in anhydrous and emulsion systems

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters safe in cosmetics?

General PEG-related impurity risks (trace ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation); animal-derived origin raises ethical and COSMOS-eligibility issues. Non-greasy feel; good skin tolerance; acts as humectant and consistency enhancer in anhydrous and emulsion systems The EU classifies Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters allowed in the EU?

Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters do in cosmetics?

Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned in public databases; listed in CosIng without a CAS.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mink Oil PEG-13 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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