Emulsifier
PEG-9 OLIVEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PEG-9 ester of olive oil fatty acids — gentle emulsifier blending oils into water phases. Olive's skin-friendly fatty acids make it one of the milder PEG emulsifiers; standard dioxane caveat applies.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild olive-derived emulsifier
- Skin-compatible fatty acid profile
- Versatile O/W systems
- Suitable for sensitive skin formulas
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation
- Lower foaming than alkyl sulfates
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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