Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
INCI: SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Critical: Test for 1,4-dioxane — ethoxylated ingredient; NY limit ≤2 ppm (2026 enforcement), CA Prop 65 threshold ≤10 ppm by NSRL. Ensure supplier provides CoA with 1,4-dioxane testing (GC-MS or HS-GC-MS). Ethylene oxide residuals must also be controlled. Not COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible (PEG = petrochemical-derived ethoxylation).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?
Critical: Test for 1,4-dioxane — ethoxylated ingredient; NY limit ≤2 ppm (2026 enforcement), CA Prop 65 threshold ≤10 ppm by NSRL. Ensure supplier provides CoA with 1,4-dioxane testing (GC-MS or HS-GC-MS). Ethylene oxide residuals must also be controlled. Not COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible (PEG = petrochemical-derived ethoxylation). The EU classifies Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Emollient, Emulsifying (water-soluble/dispersible marula oil derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (PEGylated derivative; proprietary).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sclerocarya Birrea 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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