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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomer must be controlled (methacrylate monomers can sensitize); 1,4-dioxane potential from 48 EO unit PEG chain. 48 EO units (~2,100 g/mol PEG portion) makes this a relatively hydrophilic methacrylate monomer - copolymers incorporating it will have enhanced water solubility/swellability compared to shorter PEG methacrylates; synthetic origin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomer must be controlled (methacrylate monomers can sensitize); 1,4-dioxane potential from 48 EO unit PEG chain. 48 EO units (~2,100 g/mol PEG portion) makes this a relatively hydrophilic methacrylate monomer - copolymers incorporating it will have enhanced water solubility/swellability compared to shorter PEG methacrylates; synthetic origin The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate functions as: Film forming, monomer/building block for acrylate copolymers (analogous to methoxy PEG-4 and PEG-23 methacrylates). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from databases accessed.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-48 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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