Sorbeth-8 Beeswax

INCI: SORBETH-8 BEESWAX

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (PEG-8 Sorbitan Beeswax)
Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed – safe as used; PEG-6, -8, and -20 Sorbitan Beeswax considered safe under present practices

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane by-product – must be controlled via purification; neither Beeswax nor Synthetic Beeswax produced significant toxicity, but beeswax source should comply with EU animal by-products regulation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorbeth-8 Beeswax safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane by-product – must be controlled via purification; neither Beeswax nor Synthetic Beeswax produced significant toxicity, but beeswax source should comply with EU animal by-products regulation The EU classifies Sorbeth-8 Beeswax as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sorbeth-8 Beeswax allowed in the EU?

Sorbeth-8 Beeswax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sorbeth-8 Beeswax do in cosmetics?

Sorbeth-8 Beeswax functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (PEG-8 Sorbitan Beeswax).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sorbeth-8 Beeswax?

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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