Emollient
PEG-222 PENTAERYTHRITYL ADIPATE-SUCCINIMIDE DENDRIMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A branched dendrimer built on a pentaerythritol core with long PEG-222 arms — softens skin and pulls in moisture. The high PEG content carries the usual class flag for potential 1,4-dioxane/ethylene oxide trace contamination if purification is poor.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditions and softens skin
- Acts as a humectant via PEG arms
- Provides slip and aesthetic feel
Known concerns
- High-degree PEG ethoxylation — class flag for 1,4-dioxane/ethylene oxide impurities
- Sparse public data on this exact dendrimer
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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