Is Meroxapol 255 safe in cosmetics?
Meroxapol 255 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Meroxapol 255
INCI: MEROXAPOL 255
Meroxapol 255 (CAS 9003-11-6 (generic CAS for polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymers)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifier, solubilizer - a nonionic block copolymer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
9003-11-6 (generic CAS for polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymers)
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Function
Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifier, solubilizer - a nonionic block copolymer used to stabilize emulsions and solubilize hydrophobic ingredients.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed in cosmetics; no prohibition or restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Meroxapol 255.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meroxapol 255 allowed in the EU?
Meroxapol 255 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Meroxapol 255 do in cosmetics?
Meroxapol 255 functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifier, solubilizer - a nonionic block copolymer used to stabilize emulsions and solubilize hydrophobic ingredients.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-11-6 (generic CAS for polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymers).
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