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ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

79

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Babassu seed oil esterified with PEG-8 — a mild, water-loving conditioner used in cleansers and rinse-off hair care. Combines emollience with surfactancy; standard PEG dioxane caveat applies.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild skin and hair conditioning surfactant
  • Solubilises babassu fatty acids in aqueous bases
  • Improves slip and afterfeel of cleansers

Known concerns

  • PEG processing 1,4-dioxane control needed
  • Limited dedicated toxicology beyond class data
  • Possible mild eye sting at high concentration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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