JOJOBA OIL PEG-150 ESTERS

Conditioning Agent

72

Good

About JOJOBA OIL PEG-150 ESTERS

A highly ethoxylated jojoba oil derivative used as a conditioning agent and surfactant in skin and hair care products.

Detailed Analysis

Jojoba Oil PEG-150 Esters is the polyethylene glycol derivative (average 150 moles EO) of jojoba oil-derived acids and alcohols. The very high degree of ethoxylation makes this a hydrophilic surfactant suitable for water-based formulations. EU Regulation 1223/2009 permits ethoxylated ingredients subject to 1,4-dioxane and residual ethylene oxide controls under GMP. The 'ban substances that deplete the ozone layer' notation appears in regulatory databases as a manufacturing/process flag and does not represent a specific EU cosmetic prohibition.

What It Does

HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Excellent water solubility for clear formulations
  • ✓ Skin conditioning and emollient properties from jojoba base

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ 1,4-dioxane residual concern typical of high-EO PEGs
  • ⚠ Ethylene oxide trace levels
  • ⚠ Not recommended for use in oral care products

Safety Score

72

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.