PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer
INCI: PEG-800/POLYVINYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane residual; PVA component is well-tolerated but film-forming polymers should be assessed for inhalation risk in spray products
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane residual; PVA component is well-tolerated but film-forming polymers should be assessed for inhalation risk in spray products The EU classifies PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer allowed in the EU?
PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer do in cosmetics?
PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (synthetic copolymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer?
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.
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