PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin

INCI: PPG-12-PEG-50 LANOLIN

CAS Number
68458-88-8
Function
Hair conditioning, surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction; CIR reviewed as part of lanolin family

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lanolin sensitization risk and potential 1,4-dioxane/EO residues present; recommended use level 1–5%.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin safe in cosmetics?

Lanolin sensitization risk and potential 1,4-dioxane/EO residues present; recommended use level 1–5%. The EU classifies PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin allowed in the EU?

PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin do in cosmetics?

PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin functions as: Hair conditioning, surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68458-88-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin?

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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