Is PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides safe in cosmetics?
PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides
INCI: PEG-45 PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES
PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides (CAS 124046-52-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as 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
Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-assessed class; mild skin irritation noted in animal studies; very good skin tolerance in general; 1,4-dioxane impurity risk exists
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides.
Regulatory Flags
peg-compound
ethoxylated
palm-derived
1,4-dioxane-risk
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides allowed in the EU?
PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides do in cosmetics?
PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides functions as: Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-52-2.
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