Is Methoxy PEG-45 Thioctate safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-45 Thioctate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-45 Thioctate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-45 THIOCTATE
Methoxy PEG-45 Thioctate (CAS Not confirmed from databases accessed) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant (thioctate = thioctic acid/alpha-lipoic acid ester) - PEGylated. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant (thioctate = thioctic acid/alpha-lipoic acid ester) - PEGylated form improves water solubility of lipoic acid
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not prohibited; no specific CIR monograph identified for this exact ester
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-45 Thioctate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-45 Thioctate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-45 Thioctate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-45 Thioctate functions as: Antioxidant (thioctate = thioctic acid/alpha-lipoic acid ester) - PEGylated form improves water solubility of lipoic acid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from databases accessed.
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