Peg-23 Olivate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, olive oil, ethoxylated (23 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg-23 Olivate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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-23 Olivate 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-23 Olivate?
Peg-23 Olivate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, olive oil, ethoxylated (23 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Peg-23 Olivate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-23 Olivate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-23 Olivate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-23 Olivate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Peg-23 Olivate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg-23 Olivate is 226708-41-4.
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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