Is Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
INCI: METHOXY PEG-17/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER
Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer (CAS 88507-00-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, surfactant, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier, surfactant, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; falls under general PEG derivative safety assessments
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer functions as: Emulsifier, surfactant, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 88507-00-0.
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