Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether

INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL METHACRYLATE PEG-13/PPG-2 ETHER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (PEGylated methacrylate ether polymer)
Function
Film forming agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CIR monograph; read-across from methacrylate and PEG polymer safety data

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Methacrylate monomer residuals present sensitization risk; PEG component carries 1,4-dioxane contamination risk requiring verification at less than 10 ppm; limited independent toxicological data with safety relying on read-across from parent classes.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether safe in cosmetics?

Methacrylate monomer residuals present sensitization risk; PEG component carries 1,4-dioxane contamination risk requiring verification at less than 10 ppm; limited independent toxicological data with safety relying on read-across from parent classes. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether allowed in the EU?

Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether do in cosmetics?

Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether functions as: Film forming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (PEGylated methacrylate ether polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate PEG-13/PPG-2 Ether?

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.

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