Is PEG-18 PALMITATE safe in cosmetics?
PEG-18 PALMITATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-18 PALMITATE
PEG-18 PALMITATE (CAS 9004-94-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxyethyl hexadecanoate
InChIKey
BXCRLBBIZJSWNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-18 PALMITATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-18 PALMITATE allowed in the EU?
PEG-18 PALMITATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-18 PALMITATE do in cosmetics?
PEG-18 PALMITATE functions as: Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-94-8.
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