Is PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL safe in cosmetics?
PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Also known as: 2-Methyl-oxirane polymer with oxirane, 1,2-Ethanediol, polymer with 1,2-propanediol, Ethylene glycol polyethylene-polypropylene glycol ether (1:2), Proxanol Tsl-3, Polyoxyethylene-oxy-propylene (+13 more)
PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL (CAS 9003-11-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Humectant, Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 19(S2):43-89, 2000
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-streaking agent
Binder
Cleaning agent
Defoamer
Dispersing agent
Drier
Emulsifier
Filler
Humectant
Lubricating agent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
humectant
needs-enrichment
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
2-Methyl-oxirane polymer with oxirane
1,2-Ethanediol, polymer with 1,2-propanediol
Ethylene glycol polyethylene-polypropylene glycol ether (1:2)
Proxanol Tsl-3
Polyoxyethylene-oxy-propylene
Ethylene oxide, propylene oxide block polymer
UNII-52901V8XAR
UNII-P5QZM4T259
UNII-66UUC8WX0D
UNII-YWJ6837FL1
UNII-68T8I45V23
UNII-B9Y8J911BV
UNII-199SZS8E2Q
UNII-1AZW43116L
UNII-5Z46X21X7I
UNII-ETS9O8IMRZ
UNII-JP0CK963E0
Pluronic F-127
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
fracking; water
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
pharmaceutical
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
ETHYLENE OXIDE/PROPYLENE OXIDE COPOLYMER
Food Category
thickener
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL allowed in the EU?
PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL do in cosmetics?
PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL functions as: Humectant, Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-11-6.
Is PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL used outside cosmetics?
PEG-10 PROPYLENE GLYCOL also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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