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Emulsifier

PEG-20 HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEATE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-fatty-ester emulsifier from dimerized linoleic acid. Mild on skin; main caveat is the trace 1,4-dioxane potential common to all PEGs.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild self-emulsifier for o/w
  • Plant-derived fatty acid backbone
  • Good skin feel

Known concerns

  • PEG residual 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Not readily biodegradable
  • Limited published toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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