Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone
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?
Methylpoly(oxyethylene)poly(oxy-1-oxohexylene)ol (114 mol EO average)
What does it do?
Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone 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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Methoxy Peg-114/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-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone?
Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methylpoly(oxyethylene)poly(oxy-1-oxohexylene)ol (114 mol EO average)
Is Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone do in cosmetic products?
Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, film forming, hair conditioning.
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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: 15/10/2010