Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate
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/PPG-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate is the polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene derivative of allyl ether acetate containing an average of 15 moles of ethylene oxide and 15 moles of propylene oxide.
What does it do?
Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate 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/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether 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 Allyl Ether Acetate?
Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG/PPG-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate is the polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene derivative of allyl ether acetate containing an average of 15 moles of ethylene oxide and 15 moles of propylene oxide.
Is Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg/ppg-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate is 56090-69-8.
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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: 04/04/2013