Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Oxirane, 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, polymer with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
CAS 37225-26-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Oxirane, 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, polymer with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Isopropylidenediphenol bishydroxypropyl PEG-180”.
Also known as Isopropylidenediphenol bishydroxypropyl PEG-180 · carbowax 20m
Used in cosmetics as a binder.
- Binding
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Oxirane, 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, polymer with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveOxirane, [(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, polymer with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (180 mol EO average molar ratio)
- Oxirane, [(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, polymer with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (180 mol EO average molar ratio)Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Binder.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Binder.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Oxirane, 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, polymer with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl). These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Oxirane, 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, polymer with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Oxirane, 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, polymer with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
5
Named organisations
2
Laboratory supplies
Typical roles
Binding