PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate

PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 133 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-55 PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number86481-08-5
Prevalence133 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Shampoos 69.2%Body Washes 12.8%Face Cleansers 12%Hair Masks 2.3%Conditioners 0.8%Hand Soaps 0.8%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate do in skincare?
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate functions as a surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate 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-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (69.2% of its uses).

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