Sesame Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: SESAME SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (PEGylated derivative of sesame oil)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning – emollient [^1_6]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; PEGylated oils assessed as safe by CIR [^1_6]

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation process — must verify residual levels per EU SCCS and NY DEC requirements; trace ethylene oxide also possible [^1_6]

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

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

1,4-Dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation process — must verify residual levels per EU SCCS and NY DEC requirements; trace ethylene oxide also possible [^1_6] The EU classifies Sesame Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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

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

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

Sesame Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning – emollient [^1_6]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (PEGylated derivative of sesame oil).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sesame 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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