Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer

INCI: METHOXY PEG-23 METHACRYLATE/GLYCERYL DIISOSTEARATE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (copolymer; no discrete molecular structure)
Function
Skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically prohibited. CIR Expert Panel (2018) concluded this ingredient is safe in cosmetics at present practices of use and concentration, when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating. Potential for residual monomer contamination as with all acrylate copolymers; 1,4-dioxane trace contamination possible from PEG component. Trade name ISPolymer; approved as a new cosmetic ingredient in China (NMPA, 2020) as a high-molecular polymer for skin-protecting applications

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating. Potential for residual monomer contamination as with all acrylate copolymers; 1,4-dioxane trace contamination possible from PEG component. Trade name ISPolymer; approved as a new cosmetic ingredient in China (NMPA, 2020) as a high-molecular polymer for skin-protecting applications The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (copolymer; no discrete molecular structure).

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer?

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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