Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phenoxy PEG-4 Laurate/Palmitate is the product obtained by the reaction of a mixture of lauric and palmitic acids with a polyoxyethylene derivative of Phenol containing an average of 4 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate 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 Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate?
Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phenoxy PEG-4 Laurate/Palmitate is the product obtained by the reaction of a mixture of lauric and palmitic acids with a polyoxyethylene derivative of Phenol containing an average of 4 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate do in cosmetic products?
Phenoxy Peg-4 Laurate/palmitate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
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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: 03/04/2013