Peg-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters
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-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters is the polyethylene glycol derivative (containing an average of 25 moles of ethylene oxide) of the product obtained by the transesterification of glycerin and Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil.
What does it do?
Peg-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters 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-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters 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-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters?
Peg-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters is the polyethylene glycol derivative (containing an average of 25 moles of ethylene oxide) of the product obtained by the transesterification of glycerin and Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil.
Is Peg-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Peg-25 Avocado Oil Glyceryl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 30/10/2014