Is Meroxapol 252 safe in cosmetics?
Meroxapol 252 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Meroxapol 252
INCI: MEROXAPOL 252
Meroxapol 252 (CAS 9003-11-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Meroxapol 252.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meroxapol 252 allowed in the EU?
Meroxapol 252 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Meroxapol 252 do in cosmetics?
Meroxapol 252 functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-11-6.
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