Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol is the polyethylene glycol ether of Polyvinyl Alcohol containing an average of 136 moles of ethylene oxide
What does it do?
Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
EU regulatory status
Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol 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-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol?
Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol is the polyethylene glycol ether of Polyvinyl Alcohol containing an average of 136 moles of ethylene oxide
Is Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking.
What is the CAS number of Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol 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