Surfactant
PEG-30 HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PEG-30 modified emulsifier and cleansing agent derived from hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid, used to stabilize cosmetic formulations.
PEG-30 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate is the polyethylene glycol (30 mole) derivative of hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid, a saturated fatty acid dimer derived from linoleic acid. The hydrogenated backbone reduces oxidation risk compared to unsaturated analogues. EU Regulation 1223/2009 does not list this ingredient in Annex II or III, and no specific concentration limits are established. The PEG moiety carries minor concerns about potential trace 1,4-dioxane at the manufacturing level, but the ingredient is considered safe at cosmetic use levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective surfactant and emulsifying agent for stable formulations
- Contributes to cleansing and skin conditioning functions
Known concerns
- Minor potential for 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethylene oxide processing
- May contribute to environmental persistence at high volumes
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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