Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-20 OCTAISONONANOATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric mixture)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed twice — 2011 (original assessment) and included again in 2016/2023 reassessment; safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized surfactant with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety based on multiple CIR reviews.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized surfactant with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety based on multiple CIR reviews. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate?

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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