Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-4 POLYRICINOLEATE

CAS Number
29894-35-7
Function
Emulsifying agent; skin conditioning; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 2023: Safe with qualifications. Related polyglycerol polyricinoleate has GRAS food status

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

6 study endpoints found for Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate. 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 845 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 167 2105 1992 rat inhalation REACH
NOAEL >=8000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 50000 ppm oral rat oral REACH
LOAEL 5 other oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 10000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

JECFA food-grade specs: lead ≤ 2 mg/kg; polyglycerol moiety ≥ 70% di-/tri-/tetraglycerols, ≤ 10% ≥ heptaglycerol. Formulate to be non-irritating.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate safe in cosmetics?

JECFA food-grade specs: lead ≤ 2 mg/kg; polyglycerol moiety ≥ 70% di-/tri-/tetraglycerols, ≤ 10% ≥ heptaglycerol. Formulate to be non-irritating. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 6 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate functions as: Emulsifying agent; skin conditioning; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29894-35-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate?

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 Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate is 845 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 6 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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