Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No CAS. PEG-22 moiety raises 1,4-dioxane contamination concern (ethoxylation byproduct) — must test per your NY DEC compliance requirements. Light sensitive. No individual toxicological dossier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retinyl Methoxy PEG-22 Acetate safe in cosmetics?
No CAS. PEG-22 moiety raises 1,4-dioxane contamination concern (ethoxylation byproduct) — must test per your NY DEC compliance requirements. Light sensitive. No individual toxicological dossier. The EU classifies Retinyl Methoxy PEG-22 Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Retinyl Methoxy PEG-22 Acetate allowed in the EU?
Retinyl Methoxy PEG-22 Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Retinyl Methoxy PEG-22 Acetate do in cosmetics?
Retinyl Methoxy PEG-22 Acetate functions as: Skin Conditioning [^1_7][^1_8]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no CAS listed in CosIng or databases) [^1_7].
What is the Margin of Safety for Retinyl Methoxy PEG-22 Acetate?
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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