Is PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
INCI: PEG-22/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER
PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer (CAS 9086-09-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed PEG copolymers; PEG/PPG copolymers found safe with caveats on data sufficiency
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer allowed in the EU?
PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer do in cosmetics?
PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer functions as: Emulsifying, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9086-09-5.
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