Allowed in EU

Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether

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

What is it?

2-Oxiranemethanol, homopolymer, monoisooctadecyl ether`1

What does it do?

Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

EU regulatory status

Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl 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 Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether?

Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Oxiranemethanol, homopolymer, monoisooctadecyl ether`1

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether do in cosmetic products?

Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearyl Ether is 1203476-01-0.

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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