PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil

INCI: PPG-40-PEG-60 LANOLIN OIL

CAS Number
68458-88-8 (polyether lanolin derivative)
Function
Hair conditioning agent; Skin conditioning agent – Emollient; Emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed as part of Polyether Lanolins group — safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation. Lanolin derivatives carry a low but documented risk of lanolin contact allergy in sensitized individuals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil safe in cosmetics?

Trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation. Lanolin derivatives carry a low but documented risk of lanolin contact allergy in sensitized individuals. The EU classifies PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil allowed in the EU?

PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil do in cosmetics?

PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil functions as: Hair conditioning agent; Skin conditioning agent – Emollient; Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68458-88-8 (polyether lanolin derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-40-PEG-60 Lanolin Oil?

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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