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Surfactant

PEG-6 HYDROGENATED PALMAMIDE

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-modified hydrogenated palm oil amide used as an emulsifier and mild surfactant. Generally well-tolerated; the PEG portion carries the standard 1,4-dioxane purification caveat shared by all PEG-class ingredients.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGLIGHT STABILIZER

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant and emulsifier
  • Skin conditioning
  • Foam stabiliser
  • Viscosity modifier

Known concerns

  • Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurities from ethoxylation
  • Sustainability concerns around palm sourcing
  • Possible mild eye irritation in concentrated formulas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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