Methoxy PEG-17/Methoxy PEG-11/HDI Crosspolymer

AKA: Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Clean

Methoxy PEG-17/Methoxy PEG-11/HDI Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Anticaking

Prevents Clumping

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic polymer created for cosmetic formulations. Designed to provide film-forming and texture-enhancing properties in skincare and color cosmetic products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR