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PEG-5 TALL OIL STEROL

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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-5 ethoxylated tall oil sterol used as an antistatic conditioning agent in hair care. Class-typical low-EO PEG ether — possible trace dioxane and source-related impurity caveats.

Function

ANTISTATIC

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic in hair care
  • Skin-conditioning sterol component
  • Solubilizes lipids

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG-5
  • Tall oil source impurity variability
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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