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PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate

INCI: PEG-3 SORBITAN STEARATE

CAS Number
9005-67-8
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed (Sorbitan Esters / Polysorbates group) — safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

8 study endpoints found for PEG-3 Sorbitan 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 15000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 7500 mg/kg bw/day oral hamster Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 2500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 15000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Multigeneration Reproductive COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 5000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Multigeneration Reproductive COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 7693 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Developmental COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 7693 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Developmental COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane impurity from ethoxylation; no significant safety concerns at cosmetic use levels

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane impurity from ethoxylation; no significant safety concerns at cosmetic use levels The EU classifies PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 8 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate allowed in the EU?

PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate do in cosmetics?

PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-67-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate is 5000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 8 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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