Is Minoxapol 742 safe in cosmetics?
Minoxapol 742 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Minoxapol 742
INCI: MINOXAPOL 742
Minoxapol 742 (CAS Not uniquely assigned (falls under broad poloxamine/block copolymer CAS groupings)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (falls under broad poloxamine/block copolymer CAS groupings)
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifier, solubilizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - block copolymer surfactants are generally permitted in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Minoxapol 742.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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