Is Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate
INCI: METHOXY PEG-48 METHACRYLATE
Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate (CAS Not confirmed from databases accessed) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, monomer/building block for acrylate copolymers (analogous to. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, monomer/building block for acrylate copolymers (analogous to methoxy PEG-4 and PEG-23 methacrylates)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not prohibited; related acrylate copolymers assessed by CIR as safe when non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-48 Methacrylate functions as: Film forming, monomer/building block for acrylate copolymers (analogous to methoxy PEG-4 and PEG-23 methacrylates). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from databases accessed.
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