Soybean Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: SOYBEAN OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
977164-60-5 (listed for the fatty acid PEG-8 ester variant by FDA)
Function
Skin conditioning; Skin conditioning – Emollient; Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Also listed in FDA Indirect Food Additive inventory (21 CFR 175.300, 176.210, 177.2800) — indicating established safety profile

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual monitoring required; lower PEG chain = slightly more penetration potential; soy allergen flag

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soybean Oil PEG-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual monitoring required; lower PEG chain = slightly more penetration potential; soy allergen flag The EU classifies Soybean Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Soybean Oil PEG-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Soybean Oil PEG-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Soybean Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Skin conditioning; Skin conditioning – Emollient; Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 977164-60-5 (listed for the fatty acid PEG-8 ester variant by FDA).

What is the Margin of Safety for Soybean 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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