Is PEG-50 Lanolin safe in cosmetics?
PEG-50 Lanolin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-50 Lanolin
Also known as: Lanolin, ethoxylated, Aqualose DL 12, Bellpol L 30, Blaunon ES 13, Ethoxalan 50 (+15 more)
INCI: PEG-50 LANOLIN
PEG-50 Lanolin (CAS 61790-81-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, Surfactant. 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, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-50 Lanolin.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-50 Lanolin.
Regulatory Flags
peg-compound
ethoxylated
lanolin
animal-derived
1,4-dioxane-risk
Known Synonyms
Lanolin, ethoxylated
Aqualose DL 12
Bellpol L 30
Blaunon ES 13
Ethoxalan 50
Ethoxylan 100
Lamigen ET 70
Lan-Aqua-Sol 4:50
Laneto 100
Lanogel 21
Lanotex 730
Lanoxal 75
Lanoxyl 30
Nikkol TW 20
PEG 75 lanolin
PEG-40 Lanolin
Rokanol LN 75K
Solan 50
Solan A
Solan A 50/50
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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