Trimethylpentyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Propyl Polysilsesquioxane

INCI: TRIMETHYLPENTYL/METHOXY PEG-10 PROPYL POLYSILSESQUIOXANE

CAS Number
Proprietary (Hybrid Plastics POSS® technology)
Function
Not officially reported; functions as moisturizing oil, dispersant, gloss enhancer (hydrophobic/hydrophilic hybrid)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PEG component: test for 1,4-dioxane residuals (NY limit ≤10 ppm, CA Prop 65). Ethylene oxide residuals must be controlled. Relatively novel ingredient — request full toxicological dossier from supplier

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethylpentyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Propyl Polysilsesquioxane safe in cosmetics?

PEG component: test for 1,4-dioxane residuals (NY limit ≤10 ppm, CA Prop 65). Ethylene oxide residuals must be controlled. Relatively novel ingredient — request full toxicological dossier from supplier The EU classifies Trimethylpentyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Propyl Polysilsesquioxane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trimethylpentyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Propyl Polysilsesquioxane allowed in the EU?

Trimethylpentyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Propyl Polysilsesquioxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethylpentyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Propyl Polysilsesquioxane do in cosmetics?

Trimethylpentyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Propyl Polysilsesquioxane functions as: Not officially reported; functions as moisturizing oil, dispersant, gloss enhancer (hydrophobic/hydrophilic hybrid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Proprietary (Hybrid Plastics POSS® technology).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethylpentyl/Methoxy PEG-10 Propyl Polysilsesquioxane?

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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