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Emulsifier

RAPESEED OIL PEG-3 ESTERS

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

PEG-modified rapeseed oil esters used as emulsifiers. The rapeseed base is benign; standard PEG concerns about residual 1,4-dioxane apply, so quality of purification is what matters most here.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective emulsifier
  • Plant-derived oil base
  • Aids texture in lotions and creams

Known concerns

  • PEG class can carry trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurities
  • Quality depends on manufacturer purification
  • Less benign than non-ethoxylated alternatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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