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Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: SAFFLOWER SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex mixture)
Function
Skin Conditioning – Emollient; Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR reviewed PEGylated oils as a class and found them safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG derivatives may contain trace ethylene oxide / 1,4-dioxane as manufacturing impurities — must be controlled via vacuum stripping and verified by testing; avoid use on compromised/damaged skin barrier

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

PEG derivatives may contain trace ethylene oxide / 1,4-dioxane as manufacturing impurities — must be controlled via vacuum stripping and verified by testing; avoid use on compromised/damaged skin barrier The EU classifies Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Skin Conditioning – Emollient; Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters?

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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