Is PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether
INCI: PEG-10 DIGLYCIDYL ETHER
PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether (CAS 72207-80-8 (generic for PEG diglycidyl ethers)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Crosslinking agent (primarily industrial, not a standard cosmetic-use. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Crosslinking agent (primarily industrial, not a standard cosmetic-use ingredient)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR review; not recognized as a cosmetic ingredient by CIR or FDA VCRP
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether allowed in the EU?
PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether do in cosmetics?
PEG-10 Diglycidyl Ether functions as: Crosslinking agent (primarily industrial, not a standard cosmetic-use ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72207-80-8 (generic for PEG diglycidyl ethers).
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