PEG/PPG-50/40 Dimethyl Ether

INCI: PEG/PPG-50/40 DIMETHYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric; falls under CIR's 131 alkyl PEG/PPG ethers group)
Function
Skin conditioning agent–miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient; included in CIR safety assessment — safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Comedogenic rating 0/5; residual 1,4-dioxane monitoring required during manufacture

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-50/40 Dimethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Comedogenic rating 0/5; residual 1,4-dioxane monitoring required during manufacture The EU classifies PEG/PPG-50/40 Dimethyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG/PPG-50/40 Dimethyl Ether allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-50/40 Dimethyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-50/40 Dimethyl Ether do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-50/40 Dimethyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent–miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric; falls under CIR's 131 alkyl PEG/PPG ethers group).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-50/40 Dimethyl Ether?

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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