Is Poloxamine 702 safe in cosmetics?
Poloxamine 702 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Poloxamine 702
Also known as: Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with (1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis[propanol] (4:1), Oxirane, polymer with methyloxirane, ether with (1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis[propanol] (4:1), Methyloxirane polymerise avec l'oxirane, ether (4:1) avec l'ethylenedinitrilotetrapropanol, Methyloxirane polymer with oxirane, ether with (1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis[propanol] (4:1), EC No.: 601-047-5
INCI: POLOXAMINE 702
Poloxamine 702 (CAS 11111-34-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – emulsifying, dispersant, wetting agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – emulsifying, dispersant, wetting agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Poloxamine 702.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Poloxamine 702.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with (1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis[propanol] (4:1)
Oxirane, polymer with methyloxirane, ether with (1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis[propanol] (4:1)
Methyloxirane polymerise avec l'oxirane, ether (4:1) avec l'ethylenedinitrilotetrapropanol
Methyloxirane polymer with oxirane, ether with (1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis[propanol] (4:1)
EC No.: 601-047-5
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poloxamine 702 allowed in the EU?
Poloxamine 702 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Poloxamine 702 do in cosmetics?
Poloxamine 702 functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying, dispersant, wetting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11111-34-5.
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