Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate

INCI: METHOXY PEG-9 METHACRYLATE

CAS Number
26915-72-0 (shared generic CAS for the methoxy PEG methacrylate series)
Function
Humectant, film forming, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Same profile as other PEG methacrylates - residual monomer control, minimal dermal penetration as polymer; 1,4-dioxane trace concern. Slightly more hydrophilic than PEG-8 variant due to one additional EO unit; used both as a standalone conditioning agent and as a monomer building block in copolymers

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?

Same profile as other PEG methacrylates - residual monomer control, minimal dermal penetration as polymer; 1,4-dioxane trace concern. Slightly more hydrophilic than PEG-8 variant due to one additional EO unit; used both as a standalone conditioning agent and as a monomer building block in copolymers The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-9 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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