PEG-45m

PEG-45m is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It is used in 55 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePEG-45M
FunctionHUMECTANT
CAS number25322-68-3
Prevalence55 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches10

Used in

Shampoos 58.2%Face Cleansers 7.3%Body Washes 5.5%Styling Creams & Sprays 5.5%Body Scrubs 3.6%Conditioners 3.6%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-45m do in skincare?
PEG-45m functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG-45m?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (58.2% of its uses).

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