PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate

INCI: PEG-12 GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR assessed under PEGylated Oils group — safe as cosmetic ingredients (2012)

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane impurity risk; linoleate moiety susceptible to oxidation — monitor peroxide values; very limited ingredient-specific data

⚠️
Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane impurity risk; linoleate moiety susceptible to oxidation — monitor peroxide values; very limited ingredient-specific data The EU classifies PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate allowed in the EU?

PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate do in cosmetics?

PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate?

adequate 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.

📱

Is PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate in your formulation.