Is Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate safe in cosmetics?
Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate
INCI: PHENOXY PEG-2 ACRYLATE
Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate (CAS Not assigned in CosIng; no public CAS identified) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng; no public CAS identified
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Function
Film former
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated by FDA; falls under general cosmetic ingredient provisions
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate allowed in the EU?
Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate do in cosmetics?
Phenoxy PEG-2 Acrylate functions as: Film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng; no public CAS identified.
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