Peg-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate is the polyethylene glycol derivative of the diester of Butylene Glycol and Isostearic Acid containing an average of 15 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Peg-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate 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
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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
Peg-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate 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-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate?
Peg-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate is the polyethylene glycol derivative of the diester of Butylene Glycol and Isostearic Acid containing an average of 15 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Peg-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-15 Butylene Glycol Diisostearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 22/01/2014