Is Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide
INCI: METHOXY PEG-12 RETINAMIDE
Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide (CAS Not publicly assigned/available) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not classified as an OTC drug ingredient; treated as a cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
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Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned/available.
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