Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-12/Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether is the block copolymer produced by the interaction of 12 moles of ethylene oxide with 12 moles of butylene oxide, end-blocked with methoxy isopropyl ether
What does it do?
Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl 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 Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether?
Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-12/Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether is the block copolymer produced by the interaction of 12 moles of ethylene oxide with 12 moles of butylene oxide, end-blocked with methoxy isopropyl ether
Is Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg-12/poly(1,2-Butanediol)-12 Methoxy Isopropyl Ether is -.
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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