Is Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters
INCI: SHEA BUTTER PEG-32 ESTERS
Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters (CAS Not publicly assigned (PEG-32 transesterification product of shea butter)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant-emulsifying agent, skin conditioning; high-HLB O/W emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (PEG-32 transesterification product of shea butter)
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Function
Surfactant-emulsifying agent, skin conditioning; high-HLB O/W emulsifier
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; CIR has assessed PEG esters as safe in present practices of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter PEG-32 Esters functions as: Surfactant-emulsifying agent, skin conditioning; high-HLB O/W emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (PEG-32 transesterification product of shea butter).
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