PEG-2 Stearate
PEG-2 Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, opacifying agent. It is used in 35 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | PEG-2 STEARATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | 106-11-6 |
| EC number | 203-363-5 |
| Prevalence | 35 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
Used in
General Moisturizers 28.6%Body Washes 11.4%Sunscreens 11.4%Face Cleansers 8.6%Body Lotions 5.7%Hand Cream 5.7%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-2 Stearate do in skincare?
- PEG-2 Stearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain PEG-2 Stearate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (28.6% of its uses).
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