Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Standard PEG-ester safety profile. Potential 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation. Generally mild surfactant. No EC restriction listed.. Fatty acids (coco) esterified with polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether (~10 EO); combines cleansing with emulsifying ability, milder than traditional anionics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-10 Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
Standard PEG-ester safety profile. Potential 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation. Generally mild surfactant. No EC restriction listed.. Fatty acids (coco) esterified with polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether (~10 EO); combines cleansing with emulsifying ability, milder than traditional anionics. The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-10 Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methoxy PEG-10 Cocoate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-10 Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-10 Cocoate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-10 Cocoate functions as: Cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77846-79-8. EC No: 616-525-9. COSING Ref: 97066..
What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-10 Cocoate?
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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