PEG-15 Glyceryl Ricinoleate

INCI: PEG-15 GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE

CAS Number
51142-51-9 (generic) / 39310-72-0
Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying; Skin Conditioning; Solubilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR PEGylated Alkyl Glycerides — safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane/EO screening required; ricinoleate (castor-derived) — confirm source allergen-free; good skin tolerance reported

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-15 Glyceryl Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane/EO screening required; ricinoleate (castor-derived) — confirm source allergen-free; good skin tolerance reported The EU classifies PEG-15 Glyceryl Ricinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-15 Glyceryl Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?

PEG-15 Glyceryl Ricinoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-15 Glyceryl Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?

PEG-15 Glyceryl Ricinoleate functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying; Skin Conditioning; Solubilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 51142-51-9 (generic) / 39310-72-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-15 Glyceryl Ricinoleate?

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.

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