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Emollient

PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER DISTEARATE

CAS 93821-74-0
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A methyl-glucose-derived PPG ether distearate — sugar-based emollient and emulsifier that softens skin and helps stabilise creams and lotions. Mild, conditioning, with standard PEG-grade caveats.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Sugar-derived emollient and emulsifier
  • Soft, conditioning skin feel
  • Stabilises emulsions
  • Plant-derived methyl-glucose backbone

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from ethoxylation step
  • Limited individual safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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