An ethoxylated glyceryl ester used as an emulsifier.
What it is
PEG-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate is a polyethylene glycol derivative of glycerol esterified with oleic acid and coconut fatty acids, with an average of 18 ethylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Used in cleansing oils, shower oils, shampoos, cleansers and wet wipes.
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 18 refers to the average degree of ethoxylation, so the raw material is a mixture of molecules rather than a single compound.
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 (47)
- Mood Boost – Kit 1 · Pupa Milano
- Mood Boost – Gel Doccia · Pupa Milano
- Fragrance Bistrot – Gel Doccia · Pupa Milano
- Flower Artist – Gel Doccia · Pupa Milano
- Teddyland – Luxory Kit · Pupa Milano
- Teddyland – Kit 1 · Pupa Milano
- Teddyland – Gel Doccia · Pupa Milano
- Happy Box – Gel doccia · Pupa Milano
- Fruit Lovers – Latte Doccia · Pupa Milano
- Classic Hand Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Fresh & Floral Hand Care Collection · Molton Brown
- Heavenly Gingerlily Hand Wash Refill Gift Set · Molton Brown