PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides

INCI: PEG-75 SHEA BUTTER GLYCERIDES

CAS Number
226993-83-5
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in present practices of use and concentration (reviewed as part of 60 PEGylated alkyl glycerides)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation process; concentration limits apply in some markets (China: 4% leave-on whole body, 2.5% eye area).

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides safe in cosmetics?

Contains potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation process; concentration limits apply in some markets (China: 4% leave-on whole body, 2.5% eye area). The EU classifies PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides allowed in the EU?

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

What does PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides do in cosmetics?

PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 226993-83-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-75 Shea Butter 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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