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INCI name

PEG-32

PEG-32

HumectantSolventreviewed

A polyethylene glycol humectant and solvent.

What it is

PEG-32 is a polyethylene glycol of medium chain length. It binds water, dissolves ingredients and adjusts texture.

Where it is used

Toothpastes, cleansers, gels and creams.

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.

PEG ingredients are permitted in EU cosmetics.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Solvent
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (123)

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