Humectant
PEG/PPG-32/8 TETRAMETHYL ETHER PENTAERYTHRITOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A pentaerythritol-based PEG/PPG ether used as a humectant and texturizer. Limited public data, but the ether/glycol family is generally well tolerated; placed mid-yellow on caution principle.
Function
Skin benefits
- Humectant moisture binding
- Improves spreadability of formulations
- Compatible with both oil and water phases
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from ethoxylation
- Limited public safety data
- Mystery polymer family — moderate evidence base
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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