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Expert Verdict
PEG-containing ingredients may carry trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from manufacturing (should be purified to acceptable levels); the "methyleugenyl" nomenclature does not imply free methyleugenol is present - the eugenol derivative is covalently bonded to the silicone chain. A modified dimethicone copolyol with PEG-8 chains for water dispersibility and a methyleugenyl functional group; provides excellent spreadability, non-comedogenic film formation, and enhanced conditioning; the sili...
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Is Methyleugenyl PEG-8 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
PEG-containing ingredients may carry trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from manufacturing (should be purified to acceptable levels); the "methyleugenyl" nomenclature does not imply free methyleugenol is present - the eugenol derivative is covalently bonded to the silicone chain. A modified dimethicone copolyol with PEG-8 chains for water dispersibility and a methyleugenyl functional group; provides excellent spreadability, non-comedogenic film formation, and enhanced conditioning; the sili... The EU classifies Methyleugenyl PEG-8 Dimethicone as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyleugenyl PEG-8 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Methyleugenyl PEG-8 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyleugenyl PEG-8 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Methyleugenyl PEG-8 Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 200443-93-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyleugenyl PEG-8 Dimethicone?
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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