Emollient
PEG-10 HYDROGENATED LANOLIN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A water-dispersible PEGylated, hydrogenated lanolin — gentler and more formulation-friendly than crude lanolin, with the usual lanolin caveats.
PEG-10 hydrogenated lanolin (CAS 68648-27-1) is sheep wool wax (lanolin) that has been hydrogenated to saturate fatty chains and ethoxylated with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide to confer water dispersibility. The hydrogenated, PEGylated grade is gentler and more versatile than crude lanolin, and the CIR Expert Panel has reviewed the lanolin and ethoxylated lanolin family with broadly favorable conclusions at cosmetic use levels. Two caveats: lanolin-class ingredients can sensitize a small minority (especially damaged/eczematous skin), and any PEG ingredient requires supplier QC to keep residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (a 2B carcinogen) below contemporary limits.
Function
Skin benefits
- Moisturizing and emulsifying
- Water-dispersible lanolin chemistry
- Gentler than crude lanolin
Known concerns
- Occasional lanolin allergy
- Residual 1,4-dioxane QC (PEG family)
- Animal-derived sourcing
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.