NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer

Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(9Z)-9-octadecenyl-omega-hydroxy, (Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol ethoxylated, Brij 98, ETHOXYLATED OLEYL ALCOHOL, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yl-.omega.-hydroxy- (+15 more)

CAS 9004-98-2

9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer (CAS 9004-98-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 6 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
100
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
6
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 23 fields
Name
9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer
CAS Number
9004-98-2
DTXSID
DTXSID1027714
Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(9Z)-9-octadecenyl-omega-hydroxy(Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol ethoxylatedBrij 98ETHOXYLATED OLEYL ALCOHOLPoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yl-.omega.-hydroxy-alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100Polyoxyethylene (20) oleyletherPoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yl-omega-hydroxy-Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(9Z)-9-octadecenyl-omega-hydroxy-Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-9-octadecenyl-omega-hydroxy-, (Z)-Amerox OE-20BRIJ 96((10) oleyl)

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 60 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)EmulsifierCleaning agentFragrance

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 6 records
ListKeywordSource
consumer_product; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 50 of 100 studies
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=37mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB GESTIS DNEL
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Showing 50 of 100 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered(Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol ethoxylated500-016-2ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
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Category
surfactant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer?

9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer has 100 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 37 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB GESTIS DNEL.

What regulatory lists include 9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer?

9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including consumer_product; Europe, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), IFRA Transparency, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer used in cosmetics?

Yes, 9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Oleth-20. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer is classified GHS Danger (H302, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer used outside industrial chemicals?

9-Octadecen-1-ol-ethylene oxide copolymer also appears in cosmetics databases.