Thickener
ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL BISHYDROXYPROPYL PEG-180
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PEG-180 ethoxylate of a bisphenol A derivative used as a thickener. BPA is an EU REACH Substance of Very High Concern with endocrine-disrupting effects, putting this ingredient under heavy regulatory scrutiny.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides binding and viscosity in formulations
- Acts as polymeric thickener
Known concerns
- Derived from bisphenol A — a documented endocrine disruptor
- BPA is on EU REACH SVHC list (Annex XIV)
- PEG-180 chain may contain trace 1,4-dioxane
- Skin penetration of BPA fragments is a regulatory concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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