Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)], \a-[(3hydroxypropyl)dimethylsilyl] \w-[( butyldimethylsilyl)oxy],ether with \a-hydro \w-hydroxypoly(oxy1,2ethanediyl) and triglycerol (2:3:1)
What does it do?
Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether?
Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)], \a-[(3hydroxypropyl)dimethylsilyl] \w-[( butyldimethylsilyl)oxy],ether with \a-hydro \w-hydroxypoly(oxy1,2ethanediyl) and triglycerol (2:3:1)
Is Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Bis-Peg-3 Polyglyceryl-3 Ether is 1401681-35-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/02/2018