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Surfactant

PEG-30 HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

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

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

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

EU CosIng database

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

Related surfactants

Same plant / compound family

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