Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether)
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether) is the product obtained by the reaction of Polyglyceryl-6 (q.v.) and 2 moles of ethylhexyl glycidyl ether
What does it do?
Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
EU regulatory status
Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl 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-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether)?
Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether) is the product obtained by the reaction of Polyglyceryl-6 (q.v.) and 2 moles of ethylhexyl glycidyl ether
Is Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether) do in cosmetic products?
Polyglyceryl-6 Bis(Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 19/11/2012