Is Polyethyloxazoline safe in cosmetics?
Polyethyloxazoline has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyethyloxazoline
INCI: POLYETHYLOXAZOLINE
Polyethyloxazoline (CAS 25805-17-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent; binding; film forming; hair fixing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Absorbent; binding; film forming; hair fixing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR review identified; no FDA monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyethyloxazoline.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Binder
Film former
Hair fixative
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyethyloxazoline.
Chemical Function
Absorbent
Film former
Hair fixative
Binder
Regulatory Lists
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyethyloxazoline allowed in the EU?
Polyethyloxazoline EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyethyloxazoline do in cosmetics?
Polyethyloxazoline functions as: Absorbent; binding; film forming; hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25805-17-8.
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