PEG‑7/PPG‑2 Pentaerythrityl Tetraacrylate

INCI: PEG-7/PPG-2 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAACRYLATE

CAS Number
100085‑16‑1
Function
Film-forming, hair-fixing, polymer for mousses, sprays, nail polishes
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed as a prohibited ingredient; treated as a cosmetic polymer under FDA general safety provisions; no specific FDA monograph.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Reactive acrylate polymer with skin and eye irritant potential; sensitization risk exists; residual monomer and 1,4-dioxane control is critical; avoid use in open-spray aerosols and on damaged skin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG‑7/PPG‑2 Pentaerythrityl Tetraacrylate safe in cosmetics?

Reactive acrylate polymer with skin and eye irritant potential; sensitization risk exists; residual monomer and 1,4-dioxane control is critical; avoid use in open-spray aerosols and on damaged skin. The EU classifies PEG‑7/PPG‑2 Pentaerythrityl Tetraacrylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PEG‑7/PPG‑2 Pentaerythrityl Tetraacrylate allowed in the EU?

PEG‑7/PPG‑2 Pentaerythrityl Tetraacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG‑7/PPG‑2 Pentaerythrityl Tetraacrylate do in cosmetics?

PEG‑7/PPG‑2 Pentaerythrityl Tetraacrylate functions as: Film-forming, hair-fixing, polymer for mousses, sprays, nail polishes. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100085‑16‑1.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG‑7/PPG‑2 Pentaerythrityl Tetraacrylate?

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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