Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, pentaerythrityl ether (5 mol EO; 65 mol PO average molar ratios)
What does it do?
Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Ppg-65-Peg-5 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 Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether?
Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, pentaerythrityl ether (5 mol EO; 65 mol PO average molar ratios)
Is Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ppg-65-Peg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether is -.
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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: 24/01/2011