WATERMELON SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

Surfactant

78

Good

About WATERMELON SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

A watermelon seed oil derivative with PEG-8 that acts as a water-soluble emollient and emulsifier; PEG derivatives require standard ethylene oxide residual documentation per EU GMP.

Detailed Analysis

Watermelon Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is produced by transesterifying PEG-8 with Citrillus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil. Watermelon seed oil is rich in linoleic acid (omega-6) and contains cucurbitacin triterpenoids with reported anti-inflammatory properties. PEG-modified ingredients require compliance with EU GMP documentation regarding residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane under Regulation EC 1223/2009, though the ingredient itself is permitted. The ozone-layer restriction note is procedural rather than a direct hazard.

What It Does

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ High linoleic acid for skin conditioning
  • ✓ Water-soluble emollient improves product texture
  • ✓ Anti-inflammatory cucurbitacins from watermelon seed

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ PEG-8 component requires EU GMP compliance for residual ethylene oxide
  • ⚠ Minor concern for consumers avoiding PEG ingredients

Safety Score

78

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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