Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
As with all ethoxylated ingredients: potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethylene oxide residues — must be controlled via vacuum stripping and tested per your NY/CA compliance thresholds. Ethylene oxide residues also require monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ricinoleth-40 safe in cosmetics?
As with all ethoxylated ingredients: potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethylene oxide residues — must be controlled via vacuum stripping and tested per your NY/CA compliance thresholds. Ethylene oxide residues also require monitoring The EU classifies Ricinoleth-40 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ricinoleth-40 allowed in the EU?
Ricinoleth-40 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ricinoleth-40 do in cosmetics?
Ricinoleth-40 functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically listed in CosIng (PEG-40 ricinoleyl ether; ethoxylated ricinoleic alcohol).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ricinoleth-40?
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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