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 namePEG-2 STEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING
CAS number106-11-6
EC number203-363-5
Prevalence35 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo 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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