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Emulsifier

PEG-20 HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated palm glyceride used as an oil-in-water emulsifier. Mild and effective; like all PEG materials it carries trace dioxane caveats and palm-sourcing questions.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic emulsifier
  • Solubilizes oils
  • Mild and stable in formula

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylate — trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Palm sourcing sustainability concerns
  • Variable supplier purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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