Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-15 METHACRYLATE (MONOMER); PRIMARILY FOUND AS ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG-15 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Standard PEG/acrylate concerns; residual monomers must be controlled; ethylene oxide/1,4-dioxane trace contamination possible. Provides viscosity modification and film-forming properties when copolymerized with acrylates; synthetic origin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Standard PEG/acrylate concerns; residual monomers must be controlled; ethylene oxide/1,4-dioxane trace contamination possible. Provides viscosity modification and film-forming properties when copolymerized with acrylates; synthetic origin The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate functions as: Viscosity controlling (as copolymer component). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; appears as a monomer building block in copolymers.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate?
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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