Good Surfactant

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

INCI: PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES

CAS Number
226993-90-4
Function
Emollient, Emulsifying, Solubilizer, Humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe in 2020 when formulated to be non-irritating; no specific FDA restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides is a PEGylated emollient/surfactant deemed safe by CIR (2020) when formulated to be non-irritating; requires control of ethoxylation impurities (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide) to less than 10 ppm.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-60 Almond Glycerides safe in cosmetics?

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides is a PEGylated emollient/surfactant deemed safe by CIR (2020) when formulated to be non-irritating; requires control of ethoxylation impurities (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide) to less than 10 ppm. The EU classifies PEG-60 Almond Glycerides as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-60 Almond Glycerides allowed in the EU?

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-60 Almond Glycerides do in cosmetics?

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides functions as: Emollient, Emulsifying, Solubilizer, Humectant. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 226993-90-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-60 Almond Glycerides?

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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