Is PEG-16 Soy Sterol safe in cosmetics?
PEG-16 Soy Sterol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-16 Soy Sterol
Also known as: Steroids, soya hydroxy, ethoxylated, Soy sterols, ethoxylated
INCI: PEG-16 SOY STEROL
PEG-16 Soy Sterol (CAS 68648-64-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, Surfactant, Skin conditioning, Solubilizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying, Surfactant, Skin conditioning, Solubilizing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR confirmed safe in practices of use and concentration; not for use on damaged skin; trace 1,4-dioxane controlled by purification
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-16 Soy Sterol.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-16 Soy Sterol.
Regulatory Flags
peg-compound
ethoxylated
plant-derived
avoid-damaged-skin
Known Synonyms
Steroids, soya hydroxy, ethoxylated
Soy sterols, ethoxylated
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-16 Soy Sterol allowed in the EU?
PEG-16 Soy Sterol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-16 Soy Sterol do in cosmetics?
PEG-16 Soy Sterol functions as: Emulsifying, Surfactant, Skin conditioning, Solubilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68648-64-6.
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