Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, emulsion stabilising, light stabilizer in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Oxiranemethanol, homopolymer, monododecyl ether
What does it do?
Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Polyglyceryl-20 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 Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether?
Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Oxiranemethanol, homopolymer, monododecyl ether
Is Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, emulsion stabilising, light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyglyceryl-20 Lauryl Ether is 66058-15-9.
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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: 20/06/2016