Peg/ppg-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether is the alkoxylated derivative of the ether formed by the reaction of Lauryl Alcohol and Trimethylolpropane containing an average of 450 moles of ethylene oxide and 50 moles of propylene oxide.
What does it do?
Peg/ppg-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Peg/ppg-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether 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-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether?
Peg/ppg-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether is the alkoxylated derivative of the ether formed by the reaction of Lauryl Alcohol and Trimethylolpropane containing an average of 450 moles of ethylene oxide and 50 moles of propylene oxide.
Is Peg/ppg-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg/ppg-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg/ppg-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Peg/ppg-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether 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: 30/10/2014