Peg-2 Benzyl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-benzyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg-2 Benzyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Peg-2 Benzyl 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-2 Benzyl Ether?
Peg-2 Benzyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-benzyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Peg-2 Benzyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-2 Benzyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-2 Benzyl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Peg-2 Benzyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010