Surfactant

Argan Oil PEG-8 Esters

INCI: ARGAN OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
CAS Not specifically assigned
Argan Oil Peg-8 Esters Is the product obtained by the trans esterification of Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil and PEG 8
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Argan Oil Peg-8 Esters Is the product obtained by the trans esterification of Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil and PEG 8

Purpose

Function

Emollient, emulsifying, surfactant/cleansing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-oilpeg-ingredientnatural-origin
Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual concerns; CIR specifies cGMP to minimize contaminants. Avoid use where N-nitroso compounds may form.

US Note

Permitted — CIR reviewed alkyl PEG ethers as safe with qualifications

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
INCI
ARGAN OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026