Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Data-poor ingredient with thioether moiety lacking dedicated toxicological dossier; 1,4-dioxane impurity risk present; general PEG class safety applies but insufficient for standalone CPSR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-8 Isolauryl Thioether safe in cosmetics?
Data-poor ingredient with thioether moiety lacking dedicated toxicological dossier; 1,4-dioxane impurity risk present; general PEG class safety applies but insufficient for standalone CPSR. The EU classifies PEG-8 Isolauryl Thioether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is PEG-8 Isolauryl Thioether allowed in the EU?
PEG-8 Isolauryl Thioether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-8 Isolauryl Thioether do in cosmetics?
PEG-8 Isolauryl Thioether functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in major databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 Isolauryl Thioether?
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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