Wheat Germ Oil Glycereth-8 Esters

INCI: WHEAT GERM OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (PEGylated oil derivative)
Function
Emollient, Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; included in CIR PEGylated Oils group review – safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating

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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 residuals from ethoxylation – must verify purity per GMP; PEG components may compromise skin barrier at high concentrations

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheat Germ Oil Glycereth-8 Esters safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation – must verify purity per GMP; PEG components may compromise skin barrier at high concentrations The EU classifies Wheat Germ Oil Glycereth-8 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Wheat Germ Oil Glycereth-8 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Wheat Germ Oil Glycereth-8 Esters do in cosmetics?

Wheat Germ Oil Glycereth-8 Esters functions as: Emollient, Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (PEGylated oil derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Wheat Germ Oil Glycereth-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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