INCI name

PEG-7 PROPYLHEPTYL ETHER

PEG-7 propylheptyl ether

An ethoxylated alcohol ether used to stabilise emulsions.

What it is

PEG-7 propylheptyl ether is a polyethylene glycol ether of propylheptyl alcohol, with on average seven ethylene oxide units, and acts as a non-ionic surfactant. CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabilising agent.

Where it is used

Used in cleansing products, micellar waters, hair care and other water-based 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.

Functions

Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

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)

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