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Emulsifier

PEG-8 HYDROGENATED FISH GLYCERIDES

60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

PEGylated fish-oil glycerides used as a surfactant/emulsifier. Animal-derived and ethoxylated, so dioxane trace and fish-allergy risk are real if controls are weak.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant and emulsifier
  • Conditioning emollient
  • Stabilizes oil/water mixes

Known concerns

  • Animal/fish-derived
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Allergy risk in fish-allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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