A low molecular weight polyethylene glycol.
What it is
PEG-6 is a polyethylene glycol with an average of 6 ethylene oxide units; it is a liquid at room temperature. CosIng lists it as humectant and solvent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, cleansers, hair care and toothpastes.
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
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (57)
- Sensodyne Extra Whitening · Haleon
- Gentle Whitening · Sensodyne
- Clear Sunscreen Stick · Shiseido
- Fresh Mint · Sensodyne
- Sensodyne clinical white · Sensodyne
- PRONAMEL Kids 3-5 years · Sensodyne
- Sensodyne Tam Koruma Diş Macunu 75 ml + Diş Eti Bakımı Fırçası · Sensodyne
- Oral-B 3D White Professional Enamel Strong Whitening Toothpaste 90g · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Freshness Blast Toothpaste 95g · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Enamel Strong Whitening Toothpaste 95g · Oral-B
- Oral-B Gum Care & Intensive Clean Toothpaste 110g · Oral-B
- Oral-B 3D White Luxe Perfection Whitening Toothpaste 95g · Oral-B