Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data GHS Classified

PEG-200

CAS Number
25322-68-3
Function
Humectant; Solvent; Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: PEGs safe as used; FDA GRAS status for related MW ranges

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for PEG-200. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1690 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1820 mg/kg bw/day oral dog Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1600 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 4050 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 230 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 7500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 10900 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1128 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 25000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB

GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals present; should not be applied to damaged or compromised skin.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-200 safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals present; should not be applied to damaged or compromised skin. The EU classifies PEG-200 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is PEG-200 allowed in the EU?

PEG-200 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-200 do in cosmetics?

PEG-200 functions as: Humectant; Solvent; Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25322-68-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-200?

adequate 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.

What is the NOAEL for PEG-200?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for PEG-200 is 1690 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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