Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer

INCI: BIS-METHOXY PEG-10 DIMETHYL MEA/HDI/BIS-PEG-10 DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (CosIng listed; COSMILE Ref available)
Function
Viscosity increasing agent (aqueous), film forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed in HDI Polymers report (2016): insufficient data to determine safety. Data needs: molecular weight, and if MW <1000 Da then solubility, dermal absorption, and/or 28-day dermal toxicity.

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

High priority: Residual HDI monomer (occupational asthma, sensitization); CIR flagged insufficient MW data; PEG ethoxylation contaminants (1,4-dioxane, EO); dimethyl MEA component requires verification.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

High priority: Residual HDI monomer (occupational asthma, sensitization); CIR flagged insufficient MW data; PEG ethoxylation contaminants (1,4-dioxane, EO); dimethyl MEA component requires verification. The EU classifies Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer functions as: Viscosity increasing agent (aqueous), film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (CosIng listed; COSMILE Ref available).

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Bis-Methoxy PEG-10 Dimethyl MEA/HDI/Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone Copolymer in your formulation.