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Emollient

PEG-6 PROPYLENE GLYCOL CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated/propoxylated ester of caprylic and capric acids, used as a light emollient and emulsifier. Class is well-tolerated; the trace-dioxane caveat is the main reason for yellow not green.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emollient and emulsifier
  • Light skin feel
  • Compatible with most formulation systems

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation
  • Limited specific public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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