Is Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-100/POLYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE ETHYLHEXANOATE
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate (CAS Not publicly assigned/available) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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