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Emulsifier

PEG-20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES

CAS 226993-90-4
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A sweet-almond glyceride emulsifier with 20 EO units — gentle, skin-compatible emulsifier suited to dry and sensitive skin formulas. Generally safe; tree-nut origin and PEG residual considerations apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle nonionic emulsifier from sweet almond oil
  • Adds mild emollient feel
  • Suitable for sensitive and dry skin formulations
  • CIR-reviewed plant glyceride family

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation
  • Tree-nut origin — caution for nut-allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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