Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

PEG-120 STEARATE

CAS Number
9004-99-3
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Permitted
🇺🇸 US Status Not specifically regulated

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for PEG-120 STEARATE. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 5000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 2500 mg/kg bw/day oral hamster Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 2500 mg/kg bw/day oral hamster Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 2500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

PEG-120 STEARATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Surfactant - Cleansing It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted surfactant needs-enrichment eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-120 STEARATE safe in cosmetics?

PEG-120 STEARATE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Surfactant - Cleansing It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies PEG-120 STEARATE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is PEG-120 STEARATE allowed in the EU?

PEG-120 STEARATE EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-120 STEARATE do in cosmetics?

PEG-120 STEARATE functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-99-3.

What is the NOAEL for PEG-120 STEARATE?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for PEG-120 STEARATE is 5000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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