PEG/PPG-16/17 Copolymer

PEG/PPG-16/17 Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, solvent agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG/PPG-16/17 COPOLYMER
FunctionCLEANSING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 100%

Frequently asked

What does PEG/PPG-16/17 Copolymer do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-16/17 Copolymer functions as a cleansing, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG/PPG-16/17 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/PPG-16/17 Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (100% of its uses).

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