Poloxamer 331

INCI: POLOXAMER 331

CAS Number
9003-11-6 (generic)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (2008); FDA indirect food additive

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Trace 1,4-dioxane/EO/PO impurities; low HLB may result in lipophilic interactions at high concentrations. Not reported in FDA VCRP.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poloxamer 331 safe in cosmetics?

Trace 1,4-dioxane/EO/PO impurities; low HLB may result in lipophilic interactions at high concentrations. Not reported in FDA VCRP. The EU classifies Poloxamer 331 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Poloxamer 331 allowed in the EU?

Poloxamer 331 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Poloxamer 331 do in cosmetics?

Poloxamer 331 functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-11-6 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Poloxamer 331?

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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