Peg-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is the polyethylene glycol derivative of the product obtained by the transesterification of glycerin and Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil containing an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Peg-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Peg-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed 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-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters?
Peg-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is the polyethylene glycol derivative of the product obtained by the transesterification of glycerin and Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil containing an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Peg-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Peg-5 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 17/02/2014