Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L., Leguminosae) oil, transesterifiaction products with polyethylene oxide (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Peanut Oil Peg-6 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 Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters?
Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L., Leguminosae) oil, transesterifiaction products with polyethylene oxide (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters do in cosmetic products?
Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peanut Oil Peg-6 Esters is 68440-49-3.
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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: 12/06/2014