Peg-15 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate)
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha., .alpha.'-(2,2-bishydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)oxymethyl-1,3-propanediyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (15 mol EO average molar ratio), tetraester with .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg-15 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Peg-15 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate) 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 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate)?
Peg-15 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha., .alpha.'-(2,2-bishydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)oxymethyl-1,3-propanediyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (15 mol EO average molar ratio), tetraester with .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Peg-15 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-15 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-15 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate) do in cosmetic products?
Peg-15 Pentaerythrityl Tetra(Laureth-6 Carboxylate) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin protecting.
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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