Is PEG-10 Castor Oil safe in cosmetics?
PEG-10 Castor Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-10 Castor Oil
PEG-10 Castor Oil (CAS 61791-12-6 (generic for PEG castor oils)) is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: SQ - IJT 33(Suppl 4):13-39, 2014
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-10 Castor Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PEG-10 Castor Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-10 Castor Oil allowed in the EU?
PEG-10 Castor Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
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