Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methylpoly(oxyethylene)poly(oxy-1-oxohexylene)ol (100 mol EO average)
What does it do?
Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 186). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone?
Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methylpoly(oxyethylene)poly(oxy-1-oxohexylene)ol (100 mol EO average)
Is Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone do in cosmetic products?
Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methoxy Peg-100/polyepsilon Caprolactone is -.
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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: 24/01/2011