Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, film forming, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate is the block copolymer.
What does it do?
Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate?
Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methoxy PEG-100/Polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate is the block copolymer.
Is Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetic products?
Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone Ethylhexanoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, film forming, hair conditioning, hair fixing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/10/2012