MEA-PPG-8-Steareth-7 Carboxylate
INCI: MEA-PPG-8-STEARETH-7 CARBOXYLATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation; potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation; generally mild irritation profile. Contains both PPG (polypropylene glycol) and PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether chains, providing broad viscosity and solubility properties; good skin tolerance; non-greasy feel
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-PPG-8-Steareth-7 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation; potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation; generally mild irritation profile. Contains both PPG (polypropylene glycol) and PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether chains, providing broad viscosity and solubility properties; good skin tolerance; non-greasy feel The EU classifies MEA-PPG-8-Steareth-7 Carboxylate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MEA-PPG-8-Steareth-7 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
MEA-PPG-8-Steareth-7 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-PPG-8-Steareth-7 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
MEA-PPG-8-Steareth-7 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (complex polymeric ether carboxylate salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-PPG-8-Steareth-7 Carboxylate?
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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