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Emulsifier

PEG/PPG-28/21 ACETATE DIMETHICONE

CAS 68037-64-9 Updated
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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 PEG/PPG-modified silicone emulsifier with an acetate group. Mild and elegant in skincare and makeup; safety follows the broader PEG/PPG dimethicone family with the usual purity caveats.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Stabilizes silicone emulsions
  • Adds smooth, soft afterfeel
  • Compatible with sunscreens and foundations
  • Low documented irritation

Known concerns

  • PEG/PPG portion needs dioxane control
  • Acetate group adds a possible hydrolysis route
  • Limited public toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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