Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl, reaction products with polyethylene glycol (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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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
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters 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 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters?
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl, reaction products with polyethylene glycol (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters do in cosmetic products?
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Peg-4 Esters is 246864-39-1.
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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: 15/10/2010