PEG-120 Distearate
PEG-120 Distearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-120 DISTEARATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9005-08-7 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Hand Cream 100%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-120 Distearate do in skincare?
- PEG-120 Distearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-120 Distearate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain PEG-120 Distearate?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially hand cream (100% of its uses).
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