A very high molecular weight polyethylene glycol.
What it is
PEG-45M is a polymer of ethylene oxide; "45M" stands for an average of about 45,000 ethylene oxide units, which makes it a very long-chain polymer. CosIng lists it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Used in shaving products, cleansers, hair care and toothpastes, where it also affects texture and slip.
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.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (83)
- Shampoo Puntas Reconstruidas · Dove
- Shampoo Control Caida · Dove
- Shampoo Óleo Nutrición · Dove
- Shampoo Hidratación Intensa · Dove
- Shampoo Reconstrucción Completa · Dove
- Nourishing Boost + Hyaluron Shampoo · Dove
- Dove Bond Repair Shampoo · Dove
- Dove shampoo daily hydration · Dove
- Dove Nourishing Secrets Detox Ritual Shampoo · Dove
- Dove Nourishing Secrets Growth Ritual Shampoo · Dove
- Dove Lavender Thickness Shampoo · Dove
- Dove Avocado Strength Shampoo · Dove