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Emulsifier

PEG-2 OLIVE GLYCERIDES

CAS 103819-46-1
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An olive-oil glyceride lightly ethoxylated to make it water-dispersible. Mild emulsifier suited to gentle creams; PEG dioxane purity matters as with all ethoxylates.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild olive-derived emulsifier
  • Skin-conditioning fatty backbone
  • Solubilises oils

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • PEG impurities concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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