Watermelon Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: WATERMELON SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex mixture; transesterification product of PEG-8 with *Citrullus lanatus* seed oil)
Function
Skin conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions; PEG esters reviewed by CIR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process — must verify residual levels (<10 ppm recommended); may compromise skin barrier at high concentrations

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process — must verify residual levels (<10 ppm recommended); may compromise skin barrier at high concentrations The EU classifies Watermelon Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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

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

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

Watermelon Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters functions as: Skin conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex mixture; transesterification product of PEG-8 with *Citrullus lanatus* seed oil).

What is the Margin of Safety for Watermelon 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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