Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/PEG-90 Pentaerythrityl Ether is the polyoxybutylene, polyoxyethylene derivative of Pentaerythritol that has an average of 55 moles of 1,2-butylene oxide, and 90 moles of ethylene oxide
What does it do?
Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl 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
Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl 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 Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl Ether?
Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/PEG-90 Pentaerythrityl Ether is the polyoxybutylene, polyoxyethylene derivative of Pentaerythritol that has an average of 55 moles of 1,2-butylene oxide, and 90 moles of ethylene oxide
Is Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-55/peg-90 Pentaerythrityl 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: 20/02/2014