Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane

INCI: ISOBUTYL/METHOXY PEG-10 POLYSILSESQUIOXANE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (hybrid POSS molecule) [^1_1]
Function
Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; CIR reviewed as part of the polysilsesquioxane group and concluded safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PEG-based chemistry with potential trace residues of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation; purity-dependent. Limited concentration-of-use data reported to VCRP.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane safe in cosmetics?

PEG-based chemistry with potential trace residues of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation; purity-dependent. Limited concentration-of-use data reported to VCRP. The EU classifies Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane allowed in the EU?

Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane do in cosmetics?

Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (hybrid POSS molecule) [^1_1].

What is the Margin of Safety for Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane?

adequate 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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