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 name | PEG-90M |
| Function | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 25322-68-3 |
| Prevalence | 102 products (0.11% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 50 |
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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