A polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid used as a cleansing agent.
What it is
PEG-55 stearate is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid with an average of 55 ethylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as a cleansing agent.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, creams, lotions and hair care products.
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 55 refers to the average degree of ethoxylation, so the raw material is a mixture of molecules.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (8)
- Palmolive Naturals Scalp Health Anti-dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner 700mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Shampoo Luminous Oils Coco Frangipani 700mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Conditioner Luminous Oils Coco Frangipani 700mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Conditioner Naturals Intensive Moisture 350mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Conditioner Naturals Active Nourishment 350mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Naturals Anti Dandruff Scalp 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner 350mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Shampoo Naturals Intensive Moisture 350mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Shampoo Naturals Active Nourishment 350mL · Palmolive