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:
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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
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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