PEI-10

CAS Number
9002-98-6
Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed; safe in present practices of use; leave-on historical max 0.443%

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cationic charge creates pH-dependent skin and eye irritation potential; acute oral LD50 >2,000 mg/kg indicates low systemic toxicity; formulate at concentrations consistent with CIR history of use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEI-10 safe in cosmetics?

Cationic charge creates pH-dependent skin and eye irritation potential; acute oral LD50 >2,000 mg/kg indicates low systemic toxicity; formulate at concentrations consistent with CIR history of use. The EU classifies PEI-10 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEI-10 allowed in the EU?

PEI-10 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEI-10 do in cosmetics?

PEI-10 functions as: Viscosity controlling, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9002-98-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEI-10?

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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