Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate

INCI: METHOXY PEG-100/POLYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned/available
Function
Buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not on the FDA prohibited/restricted list; manufacturer bears safety responsibility under MoCRA

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PEG-based ingredients are generally well tolerated by the skin and not microbiologically sensitive; potential concern is residual ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation. Synthetic block copolymer of PEG-100 and polyepsilon caprolactone with an ethylhexanoate ester terminus; produces continuous films on skin, hair, and nails

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?

PEG-based ingredients are generally well tolerated by the skin and not microbiologically sensitive; potential concern is residual ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation. Synthetic block copolymer of PEG-100 and polyepsilon caprolactone with an ethylhexanoate ester terminus; produces continuous films on skin, hair, and nails The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate allowed in the EU?

Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetics?

Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate functions as: Buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned/available.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate?

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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