Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate is the polyethylene glycol ether of Glyceryl Linoleate.
What does it do?
Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate 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 Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate?
Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-12 Glyceryl Linoleate is the polyethylene glycol ether of Glyceryl Linoleate.
Is Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-12 Glyceryl Linoleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 04/04/2013