Is Methoxy PEG-125 Amine safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-125 Amine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-125 Amine
INCI: METHOXY PEG-125 AMINE
Methoxy PEG-125 Amine (CAS Not publicly assigned/available) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifying (based on its amine-terminated PEG structure). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifying (based on its amine-terminated PEG structure)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-125 Amine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-125 Amine.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-125 Amine allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-125 Amine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-125 Amine do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-125 Amine functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying (based on its amine-terminated PEG structure). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned/available.
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