Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation process must be tested and controlled; alkylphenol ethoxylate presents potential endocrine disruption concern for environmental discharge; monitor residual ethylene oxide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentadoxynol-200 safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation process must be tested and controlled; alkylphenol ethoxylate presents potential endocrine disruption concern for environmental discharge; monitor residual ethylene oxide. The EU classifies Pentadoxynol-200 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Pentadoxynol-200 allowed in the EU?
Pentadoxynol-200 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentadoxynol-200 do in cosmetics?
Pentadoxynol-200 functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (ethoxylated pentadecylphenol, 200 mol EO).
What is the Margin of Safety for Pentadoxynol-200?
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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