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Emulsifier

PEG-26-PPG-30 PHOSPHATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A PEG/PPG phosphate ester used as a mild emulsifier. Like other PEG ingredients, the main concern is residual 1,4-dioxane purity from manufacturing.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier and conditioning agent
  • Useful in foaming and rinse-off products
  • Improves spreadability

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane contamination from PEG block
  • Not biodegradable
  • Limited published toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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