Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone

INCI: METHOXY PEG-114/POLYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE

Function
Buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, delivery vehicle
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 1,4-dioxane residual โ‰ค10 ppm, ethylene oxide residual must be minimized
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Amphiphilic block copolymer functioning as nanoparticulate delivery vehicle with safety inferred from PEG class assessment, but lacks dedicated CIR/SCCS opinion and ingredient-specific safety data.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone safe in cosmetics?

Amphiphilic block copolymer functioning as nanoparticulate delivery vehicle with safety inferred from PEG class assessment, but lacks dedicated CIR/SCCS opinion and ingredient-specific safety data. The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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 โ‰ค10 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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone?

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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