Is PEG Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
PEG Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG Crosspolymer
INCI: PEG CROSSPOLYMER
PEG Crosspolymer (CAS Varies by specific crosspolymer (e.g., Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer has unique CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizer, viscosity modifier, texture enhancer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Varies by specific crosspolymer (e.g., Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer has unique CAS)
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Function
Emulsion stabilizer, viscosity modifier, texture enhancer
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed (2012): dimethicone crosspolymer group assessed as safe in present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG Crosspolymer.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PEG Crosspolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
PEG Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
PEG Crosspolymer functions as: Emulsion stabilizer, viscosity modifier, texture enhancer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Varies by specific crosspolymer (e.g., Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer has unique CAS).
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