PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane
INCI: PEG-8 METHYL ETHER TRIETHOXYSILANE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Data-poor ingredient with a reactive triethoxysilane moiety that undergoes hydrolytic degradation to release ethanol and form silanol/siloxane networks; general PEG safety data does not fully account for the reactive inorganic end-group.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane safe in cosmetics?
Data-poor ingredient with a reactive triethoxysilane moiety that undergoes hydrolytic degradation to release ethanol and form silanol/siloxane networks; general PEG safety data does not fully account for the reactive inorganic end-group. The EU classifies PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane allowed in the EU?
PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane do in cosmetics?
PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established in public databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane?
not established 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.
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