Is Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-9 METHACRYLATE
Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate (CAS 26915-72-0 (shared generic CAS for the methoxy PEG methacrylate series)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, film forming, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
26915-72-0 (shared generic CAS for the methoxy PEG methacrylate series)
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Function
Humectant, film forming, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate functions as: Humectant, film forming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26915-72-0 (shared generic CAS for the methoxy PEG methacrylate series).
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