Peg-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
D-Glucitol, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol, 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, isooctadecanoic acid, oxirane and methyloxirane (3 mol EO, 2 mol PO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate 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-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate?
Peg-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. D-Glucitol, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol, 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, isooctadecanoic acid, oxirane and methyloxirane (3 mol EO, 2 mol PO average molar ratio)
Is Peg-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-3/ppg-2 Glyceryl/sorbitol Hydroxystearate/isostearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 15/10/2010