PEG-50 Shea Butter

INCI: PEG-50 SHEA BUTTER

CAS Number
68153-76-4
Function
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Non-toxic, non-irritating; trace ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation; well-tolerated by skin and hair

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe and effective emulsifier combining shea butter nourishing properties with water solubility; suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-compound ethoxylated shea-derived 1,4-dioxane-risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-50 Shea Butter safe in cosmetics?

Safe and effective emulsifier combining shea butter nourishing properties with water solubility; suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products The EU classifies PEG-50 Shea Butter as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-50 Shea Butter allowed in the EU?

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

What does PEG-50 Shea Butter do in cosmetics?

PEG-50 Shea Butter functions as: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68153-76-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-50 Shea Butter?

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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