Is Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
INCI: METHOXY PEG-114/POLYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, delivery vehicle. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 1,4-dioxane residual ≤10 ppm, ethylene oxide residual must be minimized.
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Function
Buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, delivery vehicle
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
1,4-dioxane residual ≤10 ppm, ethylene oxide residual must be minimized
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions. PEG-based ingredients broadly permitted in US cosmetics under 21 CFR. Health Canada classifies as non-medicinal ingredient approved for topical use only.
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1,4-dioxane residual ≤10 ppm, ethylene oxide residual must be minimized. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone functions as: Buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, delivery vehicle. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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