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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally regarded as low toxicity; nonionic surfactants of this class are well-tolerated; potential for mild skin degreasing at high concentrations; standard ocular irritation testing recommended for eye-area products.. Meroxapols are "reverse" poloxamers - block copolymers with a central polyoxyethylene (PEO) block flanked by polyoxypropylene (PPO) blocks (PPO-PEO-PPO), as opposed to poloxamers which are PEO-PPO-PEO. The "255" designation specifies the molecular weight and PEO/PPO ratio. Th...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meroxapol 255 safe in cosmetics?
Generally regarded as low toxicity; nonionic surfactants of this class are well-tolerated; potential for mild skin degreasing at high concentrations; standard ocular irritation testing recommended for eye-area products.. Meroxapols are "reverse" poloxamers - block copolymers with a central polyoxyethylene (PEO) block flanked by polyoxypropylene (PPO) blocks (PPO-PEO-PPO), as opposed to poloxamers which are PEO-PPO-PEO. The "255" designation specifies the molecular weight and PEO/PPO ratio. Th... The EU classifies Meroxapol 255 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Meroxapol 255?
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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