Surfactant
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PEG-60 ethoxylated emulsifier and surfactant derived from hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid, with moderate restrictions flagged in EU compliance databases.
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate is the polyethylene glycol (60 mole) derivative of hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid, giving it strong water solubility. The restriction flags citing 'ban substances that deplete the ozone layer' are compliance triggers referencing historic regulatory frameworks for ethylene oxide-derived ingredients; this is a regulatory compliance flag, not a toxicity classification. Under EU Regulation 1223/2009, this ingredient is not listed in Annex II or III, meaning it is not prohibited or restricted. The moderate safety score reflects the higher PEG degree and typical concerns around 1,4-dioxane trace contamination that affect the broader class of PEG-ethoxylated compounds.
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong emulsifying capability for oil-in-water emulsions
- Effective cleansing and surfactant properties
Known concerns
- Listed restriction flags for ethylene oxide processing byproducts (compliance flag)
- Potential trace 1,4-dioxane contamination, a known impurity in PEG compounds
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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