Allowed in EU

Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters

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

What is it?

Soybean Oil PEG-20 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil with PEG-20

What does it do?

Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

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

EU regulatory status

Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters 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 Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters?

Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Soybean Oil PEG-20 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil with PEG-20

Is Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters do in cosmetic products?

Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Soybean Oil Peg-20 Esters 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: 15/10/2010