Is Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-4 METHACRYLATE
Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate (CAS Not specified in COSMILE Europe or CosIng entries) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Not reported in CosIng - primarily a monomer/building block for acrylate. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specified in COSMILE Europe or CosIng entries
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Function
Not reported in CosIng - primarily a monomer/building block for acrylate copolymers rather than a standalone functional ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not prohibited. CIR assessed acrylates/methoxy PEG-4 methacrylate copolymer (the finished polymer) as safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate functions as: Not reported in CosIng - primarily a monomer/building block for acrylate copolymers rather than a standalone functional ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specified in COSMILE Europe or CosIng entries.
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