PEG-14m

PEG-14m is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 81 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-14M
FunctionBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number25322-68-3
Prevalence81 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Face Cleansers 49.4%Sheet Masks 9.9%Grooming 7.4%Serums 7.4%Conditioners 6.2%Shampoos 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-14m do in skincare?
PEG-14m functions as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-14m 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-14m?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (49.4% of its uses).

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