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Emulsifier

PEG-9 AVOCADOATE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-9 ester of avocado oil fatty acids — a mild emulsifying surfactant that bridges water and oil phases. Generally well tolerated, with the standard PEG dioxane-purification caveat at manufacture.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifying surfactant
  • Carries avocado-oil fatty acids
  • Helps incorporate plant oils into water phases
  • Low irritation potential

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG-9 portion
  • Limited PEG biodegradability
  • Sparse ingredient-specific toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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