Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

PEG-75 Stearate

INCI: PEG-75 STEARATE

CAS Number

9004-99-3

Function

Emulsifier (O/W), surfactant, cleansing agent

Safety Rating

EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted

🇺🇸 US Status permitted

US Notes CIR: Safe as cosmetic ingredients in present practices of concentration and use (PEG Stearates group, Elder 1983; damaged skin caveat removed 2010)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)

adequate

Dermal Absorption

negligible

Sensitization

low

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for PEG-75 Stearate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint	Value	Route	Species	Study Type	Source
NOAEL	5000 mg/kg bw/day	oral	rat	Chronic	COSMOS_DB
NOAEL	2500 mg/kg bw/day	oral	hamster	Chronic	COSMOS_DB
NOAEL	2500 mg/kg bw/day	oral	hamster	Chronic	COSMOS_DB
NOAEL	2500 mg/kg bw/day	oral	rat	Chronic	COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Monitor for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues; assess peroxide formation risk during storage, particularly in aged lots.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-75 Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Monitor for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues; assess peroxide formation risk during storage, particularly in aged lots. The EU classifies PEG-75 Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is PEG-75 Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does PEG-75 Stearate do in cosmetics?

PEG-75 Stearate functions as: Emulsifier (O/W), surfactant, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-99-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-75 Stearate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for PEG-75 Stearate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for PEG-75 Stearate is 5000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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