Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer
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-30/160 Copolymer is the block copolymer produced by the interaction of 30 moles of ethylene oxide with 160 moles of propylene oxide
What does it do?
Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer 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-30/160 Copolymer 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-30/160 Copolymer?
Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG/PPG-30/160 Copolymer is the block copolymer produced by the interaction of 30 moles of ethylene oxide with 160 moles of propylene oxide
Is Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg/ppg-30/160 Copolymer is 9003-11-6 (generic).
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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: 24/01/2011