Is Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin
INCI: METHOXY PEG-200 BETULIN
Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin (CAS Not individually assigned in public databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning - PEGylated derivative of betulin (a pentacyclic triterpene. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning - PEGylated derivative of betulin (a pentacyclic triterpene from birch bark) to enhance water solubility
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; considered a cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-200 Betulin functions as: Skin conditioning - PEGylated derivative of betulin (a pentacyclic triterpene from birch bark) to enhance water solubility. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in public databases.
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