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Peg-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol

A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

PEG-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol is a block copolymer made by reacting propylene glycol with 66 mols of 1,2-butylene oxide, followed by 47 mols of ethylene oxide. It conforms generally to the following formula, where x+y has an average value of 66 and w+z has an average value of 47:

What does it do?

Peg-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Peg-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol 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-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol?

Peg-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol is a block copolymer made by reacting propylene glycol with 66 mols of 1,2-butylene oxide, followed by 47 mols of ethylene oxide. It conforms generally to the following formula, where x+y has an average value of 66 and w+z has an average value of 47:

Is Peg-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Peg-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Peg-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol do in cosmetic products?

Peg-47 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-66 Propylene Glycol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.

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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: 15/04/2019