Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, solvent, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, hydrogenated palm oil, 1,2,3-propanetriol monoesters, ethoxylated (200 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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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-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate 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-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate?
Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, hydrogenated palm oil, 1,2,3-propanetriol monoesters, ethoxylated (200 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, solvent, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate 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: 24/01/2011