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Surfactant

PPG-12 DIGLUCOSYL C14-18 ACIDATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polypropylene-glycol-based sugar ester surfactant combining fatty-acid and glucoside moieties for gentle emulsification and cleansing. Sugar-derived moiety supports skin tolerance; PPG portion warrants attention.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant and emulsifier
  • Sugar-derived moiety supports skin compatibility
  • No EU restrictions

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from PPG synthesis
  • Limited public safety review for this exact INCI

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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