Is PPG-4 Methyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
PPG-4 Methyl Ether has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-4 Methyl Ether
INCI: PPG-4 METHYL ETHER
PPG-4 Methyl Ether (CAS Not assigned a unique CAS — falls under PPG methyl ether polymeric CAS series (e.g., 37286-64-9 for PPG methyl ethers broadly) [page:https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PEGPPG092013FR.pdf]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; solvent. 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 a unique CAS — falls under PPG methyl ether polymeric CAS series (e.g., 37286-64-9 for PPG methyl ethers broadly) [page:https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PEGPPG092013FR.pdf]
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use. PPG methyl ethers are classified separately from alkyl PEG/PPG ethers by CIR and reviewed under PPG reports.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-4 Methyl Ether.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-4 Methyl Ether.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-4 Methyl Ether allowed in the EU?
PPG-4 Methyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-4 Methyl Ether do in cosmetics?
PPG-4 Methyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent; solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a unique CAS — falls under PPG methyl ether polymeric CAS series (e.g., 37286-64-9 for PPG methyl ethers broadly) [page:https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PEGPPG092013FR.pdf].
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