Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

INCI: SODIUM METHOXY PEG-16 MALEATE/STYRENE SULFONATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
119561-69-4
Function
Film forming; used as a dispersing/stabilizing agent in formulations
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; limited dedicated safety data

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG-containing ingredient: must verify 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals are below regulatory thresholds (10 ppm 1,4-dioxane per NY DEC; EU expects minimized via GMP). Residual styrene monomer should also be controlled

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

PEG-containing ingredient: must verify 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals are below regulatory thresholds (10 ppm 1,4-dioxane per NY DEC; EU expects minimized via GMP). Residual styrene monomer should also be controlled The EU classifies Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer functions as: Film forming; used as a dispersing/stabilizing agent in formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 119561-69-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer?

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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