Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate

INCI: METHOXY PEG-3 DEHYDROCHOLESTERYL SUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not publicly confirmed in databases accessed
Function
Antioxidant, hair conditioning, UV filter
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically prohibited; not listed among FDA-approved OTC sunscreen actives - cannot be used as an active UV filter in the US

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cholesterol-derived structure may pose biocompatibility questions; limited publicly available toxicological data; verify UV filter claim compliance per jurisdiction. Unique structure combining a short PEG chain (3 EO units) with a dehydrocholesterol moiety via succinate linkage - amphiphilic molecule with potential liposomal compatibility

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate safe in cosmetics?

Cholesterol-derived structure may pose biocompatibility questions; limited publicly available toxicological data; verify UV filter claim compliance per jurisdiction. Unique structure combining a short PEG chain (3 EO units) with a dehydrocholesterol moiety via succinate linkage - amphiphilic molecule with potential liposomal compatibility The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate allowed in the EU?

Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate do in cosmetics?

Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate functions as: Antioxidant, hair conditioning, UV filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly confirmed in databases accessed.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-3 Dehydrocholesteryl Succinate?

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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