Peg/ppg-15/15 Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG/PPG-15/15 Acetate is the ester of acetic acid and the block copolymer produced by the interaction of 15 moles of ethylene oxide with 15 moles of propylene oxide.
What does it do?
Peg/ppg-15/15 Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Peg/ppg-15/15 Acetate 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/ppg-15/15 Acetate?
Peg/ppg-15/15 Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG/PPG-15/15 Acetate is the ester of acetic acid and the block copolymer produced by the interaction of 15 moles of ethylene oxide with 15 moles of propylene oxide.
Is Peg/ppg-15/15 Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg/ppg-15/15 Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg/ppg-15/15 Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Peg/ppg-15/15 Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
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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: 17/04/2013