PEG-90m

PEG-90m is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 102 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-90M
FunctionBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number25322-68-3
Prevalence102 products (0.11% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches50

Used in

Grooming 21.6%Face Cleansers 18.6%Hair Masks 11.8%Conditioners 7.8%Gel, Pomade & Wax 7.8%General Moisturizers 7.8%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-90m do in skincare?
PEG-90m functions as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-90m 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-90m?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially grooming (21.6% of its uses).

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