Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Polysorbate 65

INCI: POLYSORBATE 65

CAS Number
9005-71-4
Function
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded Polysorbate 65 safe as cosmetic ingredient; FDA permits as direct food additive; used in skin care, makeup, and hair products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

5 study endpoints found for Polysorbate 65. 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 12500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 5000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Multigeneration Reproductive COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 12500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Safe emulsifier with long regulatory history in food and cosmetics; good skin tolerance

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ethoxylated polysorbate nonionic-surfactant 1,4-dioxane-impurity-risk epa_safer_alternative fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polysorbate 65 safe in cosmetics?

Safe emulsifier with long regulatory history in food and cosmetics; good skin tolerance The EU classifies Polysorbate 65 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 5 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Polysorbate 65 allowed in the EU?

Polysorbate 65 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polysorbate 65 do in cosmetics?

Polysorbate 65 functions as: Emulsifying, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-71-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polysorbate 65?

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 Polysorbate 65?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Polysorbate 65 is 12500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 5 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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