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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low toxicity; non-ionic block copolymer; may contain residual ethylene oxide/propylene oxide. "Minoxapol" is the reverse of "Poloxamine" - the structure is [(PPG)ₓ-(PEG)ᵧ]₂-NCH₂CH₂N-[(PEG)ᵧ-(PPG)ₓ]₂ (PPG block exterior, PEG block interior), which is the inverse architecture of poloxamine. The numerical suffix 742 encodes the molecular weight and PEG/PPG ratio. This is a synthetic, non-animal-derived ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minoxapol 742 safe in cosmetics?
Low toxicity; non-ionic block copolymer; may contain residual ethylene oxide/propylene oxide. "Minoxapol" is the reverse of "Poloxamine" - the structure is [(PPG)ₓ-(PEG)ᵧ]₂-NCH₂CH₂N-[(PEG)ᵧ-(PPG)ₓ]₂ (PPG block exterior, PEG block interior), which is the inverse architecture of poloxamine. The numerical suffix 742 encodes the molecular weight and PEG/PPG ratio. This is a synthetic, non-animal-derived ingredient. The EU classifies Minoxapol 742 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Minoxapol 742 allowed in the EU?
Minoxapol 742 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Minoxapol 742 do in cosmetics?
Minoxapol 742 functions as: Surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (falls under broad poloxamine/block copolymer CAS groupings).
What is the Margin of Safety for Minoxapol 742?
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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