Poloxamer 124
Poloxamers are reviewed by CIR and FDA for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use as low-toxicity surfactants. Poloxamer 124 is not authorized as a direct food additive.
What it is
A nonionic triblock copolymer of polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene used as a surfactant and solubilizer.
Not a typical food additive; used as pharmaceutical excipient and cosmetic surfactant. Some poloxamers (e.g., 188) are used in specific food contact applications.
Why it's flagged
- mild eye irritation
What regulators actually say
"The CIR Expert Panel concluded that poloxamers are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not a direct food additive; pharmaceutical excipient and cosmetic surfactant.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as food additive.
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