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Surfactant

PEG/PPG-10/65 COPOLYMER

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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 polyethylene-glycol/polypropylene-glycol block copolymer used to solubilise oils into water-based formulas. Well-tolerated at purified grades, but PEG ingredients carry the routine 1,4-dioxane trace caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSOLVENTSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Solubiliser
  • Mild cleansing
  • Emulsion stabiliser

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane trace contamination if not purified
  • PEG class — varies in residual ethylene oxide

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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