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PEG-15 GLYCERYL STEARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PEG glyceride stearate with 15 ethylene oxide units, used as a solubiliser and emulsifier in skin and hair care products.
PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate is a PEG monoglyceride with stearic acid and 15 mol ethylene oxide. The moderate EO chain provides good balance between water solubility and emulsifying power. EU Regulation 1223/2009 permits this ingredient; no restrictions exist in EU Annex II or III. Standard purity requirements for PEG-based ingredients apply. Widely used in facial moisturisers and body lotions.
Skin benefits
- Effective solubiliser for fragrances and oil actives
- Good emulsifying properties for various formulation types
- Skin conditioning and emollient effects
Known concerns
- Residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane require monitoring
- No EU-specific restrictions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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