Is Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
INCI: METHOXY PEG-100/POLYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE (NOTE: A RELATED COSING ENTRY IS METHOXY PEG-100/POLYEPSILON CAPROLACTONE PALMITATE, REF 89425).
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone (CAS Many cosmetic polymers and copolymers (especially silsesquioxanes and PEG-caprolactone block copolymers) do not have registered CAS numbers - they are identified by INCI name and COSING reference instead.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, skin conditioning, emulsifying. Amphiphilic diblock copolymer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Many cosmetic polymers and copolymers (especially silsesquioxanes and PEG-caprolactone block copolymers) do not have registered CAS numbers - they are identified by INCI name and COSING reference instead.
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Function
Film forming, skin conditioning, emulsifying. Amphiphilic diblock copolymer.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not specifically prohibited or restricted.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone functions as: Film forming, skin conditioning, emulsifying. Amphiphilic diblock copolymer.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Many cosmetic polymers and copolymers (especially silsesquioxanes and PEG-caprolactone block copolymers) do not have registered CAS numbers - they are identified by INCI name and COSING reference instead..
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