Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-100/POLYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE PALMITATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Same PEG-class concerns (trace ethylene oxide/1,4-dioxane); well-tolerated polymer backbone. Synthetic block copolymer with a palmitate (C16 fatty acid) ester end-cap, making it more lipophilic than the parent polymer; the palmitate group enhances compatibility with oil phases
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Same PEG-class concerns (trace ethylene oxide/1,4-dioxane); well-tolerated polymer backbone. Synthetic block copolymer with a palmitate (C16 fatty acid) ester end-cap, making it more lipophilic than the parent polymer; the palmitate group enhances compatibility with oil phases The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Palmitate?
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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