A large ethoxylated ester used as emulsifier and thickener.
What it is
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate is pentaerythritol ethoxylated with an average of 150 units of ethylene oxide and esterified with four stearic acid units. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers and baby wash products, where it also helps thicken the formula.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The number 150 refers to the average degree of ethoxylation, not to a concentration.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (127)
- Football Season 3-in-1 Hair, Face & Body Wash · Bath & Body Works
- Revolution Skin Clearly Me 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Cleansing Gel · Revolution
- Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid & Zinc BHA Anti Blemish Cleanser · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Surface Glow AHA + BHA Radiance Gel Cleanser · Revolution
- Gentle Pamper Body Wash · Dove
- Fruity Nourish Body Wash · Dove
- Fresh Care Body Wash · Dove
- Triple Hydrate Body Wash · Dove
- Rebalance Body Wash · Dove
- Dove Awakening Ritual Body Wash – Matcha and Sakura flower · Dove
- Dove Reviving Body Wash · Dove
- Dove Glowing Ritual Body Wash – Lotus flower and Rice · Dove