Is PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER safe in cosmetics?
PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER
Also known as: Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether, Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether, Oxirane, polymer with methyloxirane, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether, Agnique 3551, Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer 2-ethylhexyl ether (+9 more)
PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER (CAS 64366-70-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
surfactant
needs-enrichment
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
Oxirane, polymer with methyloxirane, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
Agnique 3551
Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer 2-ethylhexyl ether
Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer 2-ethylhexyl monoether
Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer monoether with 2-ethyl-1-hexanol
NFB 2040
Polyethylene-polypropylene glycol mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether
Polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene 2-ethyl hexyl ether
Sorpol 7952
Oxirane, methyl-polymer with oxirane, mono(2 ethylhexyl ether)
EH 3
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER allowed in the EU?
PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER do in cosmetics?
PEG-6 PPG-7 ETHYLHEXYL ETHER functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64366-70-7.
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