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Surfactant

MEROXAPOL 251

CAS 9003-11-6 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A polypropylene/polyethylene block-copolymer surfactant from the poloxamer family. Mild and well tolerated topically; main caveats are slow biodegradation and trace impurities.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic block-copolymer surfactant
  • Mild solubilizer and emulsifier
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Synthetic block copolymer — biodegradation slow
  • Possible trace ethylene oxide impurity
  • Limited cosmetic-specific dossier vs poloxamers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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