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Surfactant

PEG-5 HYDROGENATED CORN GLYCERIDES

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A lightly ethoxylated hydrogenated corn glyceride — mild plant-derived emulsifier and cleanser with improved stability from the hydrogenated base oil. Generally well tolerated with low ethoxylation concerns.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild plant-based emulsifier and cleanser
  • Hydrogenated base improves stability
  • Lower EO load reduces ethoxylation residuals
  • Suited to gentle formulations

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Limited published cosmetic-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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