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Emollient

MINK OIL PEG-13 ESTERS

CAS 103819-45-0 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A PEG-modified mink oil ester used as an emollient. Skin tolerance is generally fine, but the animal source raises ethical concerns and PEG materials need to be purified to avoid 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • PEGylated emollient ester
  • Skin-feel modifier
  • Used historically in luxury skincare

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (mink) — ethical objection
  • PEG-purity caveat (trace 1,4-dioxane)
  • Increasingly avoided in modern formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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