PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer

PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, light stabilizer agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-22/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, LIGHT STABILIZER
CAS number78336-31-9
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 71.4%Body Treatments 14.3%Day Moisturizers 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer do in skincare?
PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, light stabilizer agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer 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-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (71.4% of its uses).

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