Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy PEG-2 Phosphate

INCI: POLYPERFLUOROETHOXYMETHOXY PEG-2 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not definitively assigned in available databases (closely related: Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate)
Function
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PFAS substance with PEG component; potential ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residue concerns from ethoxylation process; environmental persistence noted.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy PEG-2 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

PFAS substance with PEG component; potential ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residue concerns from ethoxylation process; environmental persistence noted. The EU classifies Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy PEG-2 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy PEG-2 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy PEG-2 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy PEG-2 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy PEG-2 Phosphate functions as: Hair conditioning; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned in available databases (closely related: Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy PEG-2 Phosphate?

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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