Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PEGylated ester surfactant with limited ingredient-specific toxicity data; safety relies on read-across to PEG fatty acid ester group with adequate margin of safety; 1,4-dioxane impurity control required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-9 Octyldodecanoate safe in cosmetics?
PEGylated ester surfactant with limited ingredient-specific toxicity data; safety relies on read-across to PEG fatty acid ester group with adequate margin of safety; 1,4-dioxane impurity control required. The EU classifies PEG-9 Octyldodecanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is PEG-9 Octyldodecanoate allowed in the EU?
PEG-9 Octyldodecanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-9 Octyldodecanoate do in cosmetics?
PEG-9 Octyldodecanoate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (PEG ester of 2-octyldodecanoic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-9 Octyldodecanoate?
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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