Is Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-23 METHACRYLATE (MONOMER); APPEARS IN COPOLYMERS SUCH AS ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG-23 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate (CAS Not individually assigned; the copolymer Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer carries CAS 137455-77-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, film forming (as part of copolymer systems). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; the copolymer Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer carries CAS 137455-77-7
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Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming (as part of copolymer systems)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - CIR Expert Panel concluded that acrylates copolymers containing this monomer are "safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating"
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate functions as: Viscosity controlling, film forming (as part of copolymer systems). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; the copolymer Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer carries CAS 137455-77-7.
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