PEG/PPG-55/28 Dimethyl Ether

INCI: PEG/PPG-55/28 DIMETHYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (part of CIR 131 alkyl PEG/PPG ethers group)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; used at up to 5% in shampoos/hair preparations and 3% in face and neck products per CIR concentration survey

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual impurity control required for ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and 1,4-dioxane.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-55/28 Dimethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Residual impurity control required for ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and 1,4-dioxane. The EU classifies PEG/PPG-55/28 Dimethyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG/PPG-55/28 Dimethyl Ether allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-55/28 Dimethyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-55/28 Dimethyl Ether do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-55/28 Dimethyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent, miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (part of CIR 131 alkyl PEG/PPG ethers group).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-55/28 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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