PEG-8 Glyceryl Trilaurate

CAS Number
Not widely published
Function
Viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not FDA-restricted; no individual CIR monograph โ€” covered by PEGylated alkyl glycerides class assessment

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residues present; safety based on class read-across due to limited ingredient-specific toxicological data.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-8 Glyceryl Trilaurate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residues present; safety based on class read-across due to limited ingredient-specific toxicological data. The EU classifies PEG-8 Glyceryl Trilaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-8 Glyceryl Trilaurate allowed in the EU?

PEG-8 Glyceryl Trilaurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-8 Glyceryl Trilaurate do in cosmetics?

PEG-8 Glyceryl Trilaurate functions as: Viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 Glyceryl Trilaurate?

not established 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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