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 namePEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING
CAS number78336-31-9
Prevalence20 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (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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