Surfactant
PEG-80 HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A higher PEG-degree emulsifier derived from hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid, used in skin cleansers and emulsified cosmetic products.
PEG-80 Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate follows the same structural logic as its PEG-30 analogue but with an average of 80 moles of ethylene oxide, giving it greater hydrophilic character. The higher PEG degree increases water solubility and mildness compared to lower-PEG surfactants. No EU restrictions apply to this ingredient under Regulation 1223/2009 Annexes II or III. The hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid backbone is derived from safe, naturally occurring linoleic acid. Like all PEG derivatives, residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane are potential trace impurities.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides effective emulsification and surfactant cleansing
- Higher PEG degree imparts mildness suitable for facial cleansers
Known concerns
- Higher PEG degree increases potential for trace 1,4-dioxane contamination concerns
- Environmental persistence considerations for polyethoxylated compounds
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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