Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate
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-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate is the polyethylene glycol derivative of hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid containing an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide
What does it do?
Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate 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-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate 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-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate?
Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate is the polyethylene glycol derivative of hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid containing an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide
Is Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg-20 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate 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