Is Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane
INCI: METHOXY PEG-10 POLYSILSESQUIOXANE
Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane (CAS Not publicly assigned (polymer). A related ingredient, Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane, is listed in CosIng as viscosity controlling.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surface modification, viscosity controlling. Used as a hydrophilic modifier in. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (polymer). A related ingredient, Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane, is listed in CosIng as viscosity controlling.
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Function
Surface modification, viscosity controlling. Used as a hydrophilic modifier in silsesquioxane systems.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not specifically prohibited or restricted. CIR reviewed polysilsesquioxane ingredients including this one.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane functions as: Surface modification, viscosity controlling. Used as a hydrophilic modifier in silsesquioxane systems.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polymer). A related ingredient, Isobutyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Polysilsesquioxane, is listed in CosIng as viscosity controlling..
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