PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane

INCI: PEG-8 METHYL ETHER TRIETHOXYSILANE

CAS Number
Not established in public databases
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CIR review; not prohibited by FDA

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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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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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

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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