PEG-50 Lanolin

INCI: PEG-50 LANOLIN

CAS Number
61790-81-6
Function
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR found safe; nontoxic in acute studies; mild/negligible skin irritation; non-sensitizing; must comply with EU animal by-products legislation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe emulsifier and surfactant with excellent emulsification properties; ethoxylated lanolin with high molecular weight PEG chain limiting dermal absorption; animal-derived origin requires EU by-products compliance.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-compound ethoxylated lanolin animal-derived 1,4-dioxane-risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-50 Lanolin safe in cosmetics?

Safe emulsifier and surfactant with excellent emulsification properties; ethoxylated lanolin with high molecular weight PEG chain limiting dermal absorption; animal-derived origin requires EU by-products compliance. The EU classifies PEG-50 Lanolin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-50 Lanolin allowed in the EU?

PEG-50 Lanolin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-50 Lanolin do in cosmetics?

PEG-50 Lanolin functions as: Emulsifying, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61790-81-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-50 Lanolin?

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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