PEG-75 Lanolin

INCI: PEG-75 LANOLIN

CAS Number
61790-81-6 / 8039-09-6
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: not restricted; CIR reviewed PEG lanolins as safe as used; recommended use 1–5%

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Lanolin-derived ingredient with potential for 1,4-dioxane impurity and cross-reactivity in lanolin-allergic individuals; animal-derived, not vegan.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-75 Lanolin safe in cosmetics?

Lanolin-derived ingredient with potential for 1,4-dioxane impurity and cross-reactivity in lanolin-allergic individuals; animal-derived, not vegan. The EU classifies PEG-75 Lanolin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-75 Lanolin allowed in the EU?

PEG-75 Lanolin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-75 Lanolin do in cosmetics?

PEG-75 Lanolin functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61790-81-6 / 8039-09-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-75 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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