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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-12 BIS(HYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLHEXYL ETHER)

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A large polyglycerol-based emulsifier with two ethylhexyl tails — strong, mild emulsification with a light, non-greasy feel. PEG-free, biodegradable, and increasingly used in modern leave-on products.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild nonionic emulsifier
  • Light, non-greasy ethylhexyl tails
  • Large polyglycerol head — minimal skin uptake

Known concerns

  • Mostly a processing aid
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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