PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 20 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER |
| Function | EMULSION STABILISING |
| CAS number | 78336-31-9 |
| Prevalence | 20 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Lipsticks 20%Sunscreens 20%General Moisturizers 15%Lip Moisturizers 15%Body Lotions 5%Exfoliators 5%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer do in skincare?
- PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer functions as an emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-45/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-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lipsticks (20% of its uses).
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