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Emulsifier

PEG-45 SAFFLOWER GLYCERIDES

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-45 ester of safflower oil glycerides used as a mild surfactant/emulsifier. Effective and skin-mild but as a PEG it can carry trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant and emulsifier
  • Solubilizes oils in water-based formulas
  • Plant-derived glyceride backbone

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane residue
  • Not readily biodegradable
  • Class-typical mild eye irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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