Is PEG-12 STEARATE safe in cosmetics?
PEG-12 STEARATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-12 STEARATE
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy-, Cremophor A, Crill 20,21,22,23, Emcol H 35-A, Empilan CP-100 (+15 more)
PEG-12 STEARATE (CAS 9004-99-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S
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EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
5 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | >10680 mg/kg | Rabbit | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
| LD50 | >13350 mg/kg | Rabbit | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
| LD50 | =47170 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
| LD50 | =57850 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
| LD50 | >20000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
surfactant
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Defoamer
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Humectant
Lubricating agent
Solvent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (6)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-12 STEARATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
surfactant
needs-enrichment
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy-
Cremophor A
Crill 20,21,22,23
Emcol H 35-A
Empilan CP-100
Empilan CQ-100
Emulphor VT-650
Emunon 3115
Glycol polyethylene monostearate #200
Glycol, polyethylene monostearate #6000
Ionet MS-1000
Kessco X-211
Lipal 400-S
Lipo-Peg 4-S
Nikkol MYS-25
Nissan Nonion S-2
NSC 31811
alpha-(1-Oxooctadecyl)-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
PEG-150 stearate
PEG-40 stearate
Chemical Function
Solvent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
IFRA Transparency
active_ingredient; Pesticides
SCIL (9/2019)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-12 STEARATE allowed in the EU?
PEG-12 STEARATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-12 STEARATE do in cosmetics?
PEG-12 STEARATE functions as: Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-99-3.
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