A very high molecular weight polyethylene glycol.
What it is
PEG-7M is a polymer of ethylene oxide (polyethylene glycol) with an average of about 7,000 ethylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as binding, emulsion stabilising and viscosity controlling.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, shower gels, shaving products, toothpastes and some hair care.
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 INCI name gives the average chain length, not the amount used.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (52)
- ODŚWIEŻAJĄCA PIANKA DO GOLENIA FRESH KICK · Nivea
- Dynamic 5 Pro Replacement Blades · Cien
- Elegance Pocket Razor, Travel Size · Balea
- Sensation 4-Blade Razor Value Pack · Balea
- Disposable Razor 5 Blades, Travel Size · Balea
- Dreamy Razor Blades · Balea
- precision5 Body Razor · Balea Men
- Sensation Razor Blades (3+1) · Balea
- Razor, Revolution 5.1 · Balea Men
- Razor Revolution 5.1 Value Pack · Balea Men
- Razor Blades Revolution 5.1 · Balea Men
- Razor Blades Sensation · Balea