Is Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-100/POLYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE PALMITATE
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate (CAS Not publicly assigned/available) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, surfactant (solubilizing) - by analogy with the parent polymer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant, surfactant (solubilizing) - by analogy with the parent polymer Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate functions as: Humectant, surfactant (solubilizing) - by analogy with the parent polymer Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned/available.
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