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Surfactant

MEROXAPOL 258

CAS 9003-11-6 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A reverse-block PPG-PEG-PPG copolymer surfactant. Poloxamer/meroxapol class is judged safe by CIR; standard PEG-class purity controls apply.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilizer for oils
  • Stabilizes emulsions
  • Pharmaceutical-grade history

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane / ethylene oxide possible
  • Requires purified cosmetic grade
  • Limited individual ingredient data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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