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Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

PEG/PPG-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether is the product formed by the reaction of 2-propylheptanol with and average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide

What does it do?

Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl 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-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether?

Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG/PPG-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether is the product formed by the reaction of 2-propylheptanol with and average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide

Is Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether do in cosmetic products?

Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg/ppg-8/2 Propylheptyl Ether is -.

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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: 15/10/2010