Allowed in EU

Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate

A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxy-.omega.-(olive oil fatty acids)oxy-, sodium salt (7 mol EO average molar ratio)

What does it do?

Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

  • Surfactant - hydrotrope

    surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations

EU regulatory status

Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate 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 Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate?

Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxy-.omega.-(olive oil fatty acids)oxy-, sodium salt (7 mol EO average molar ratio)

Is Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate is 226416-05-3.

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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: 15/10/2010