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Surfactant

PEG-23 POLY(1,2-BUTANEDIOL)-21 PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A complex PEG-polybutanediol ether surfactant used to dissolve and disperse oils in water-based formulas. Generally mild; standard PEG-purity caveats apply on the residual side.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Solubilizes oils in water-based products
  • Mild to skin and eyes
  • Helps actives spread evenly
  • Used at low percentages

Known concerns

  • PEG portion requires dioxane-controlled supplier
  • Limited stand-alone toxicology data
  • Glycol ether end-cap requires purity control

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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