PEG-32 Stearate
PEG-32 Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-32 STEARATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9004-99-3 |
| Prevalence | 18 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Other |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Prescription 50%General Moisturizers 16.7%Makeup Removers 11.1%Body Treatments 5.6%Lip Moisturizers 5.6%Lip Plumpers 5.6%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-32 Stearate do in skincare?
- PEG-32 Stearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-32 Stearate 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-32 Stearate?
- It is most commonly found in Other products, especially prescription (50% of its uses).
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