Emollient
PEG/PPG-36/41 DIMETHYL ETHER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A balanced PEG/PPG dimethyl ether emollient that lends silky slip and helps stabilise emulsions. Topically benign at typical use, but it sits in the EU CosIng class flagged for atmospheric (ozone) impact, hence a "fine with caveats" tier.
Function
Skin benefits
- Silky skin slip
- Helps actives spread evenly
- Improves emulsion texture
Known concerns
- EU CosIng atmospheric/ozone flag
- Possible 1,4-dioxane residue
- Sparse long-term cosmetic-specific data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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