Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low concern profile; no CIR final report specific to this grade; potential mild skin/eye irritation at high concentrations typical of surfactant polymers. Block copolymer of propylene oxide-ethylene oxide-propylene oxide (PPO-PEO-PPO), the reverse configuration of poloxamers; the "258" suffix encodes both the molecular weight range and the PEO content percentage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meroxapol 258 safe in cosmetics?
Low concern profile; no CIR final report specific to this grade; potential mild skin/eye irritation at high concentrations typical of surfactant polymers. Block copolymer of propylene oxide-ethylene oxide-propylene oxide (PPO-PEO-PPO), the reverse configuration of poloxamers; the "258" suffix encodes both the molecular weight range and the PEO content percentage The EU classifies Meroxapol 258 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Meroxapol 258 allowed in the EU?
Meroxapol 258 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Meroxapol 258 do in cosmetics?
Meroxapol 258 functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing; Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-11-6 (shared across all meroxapol grades).
What is the Margin of Safety for Meroxapol 258?
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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