A synthetic copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide used as a solvent.
What it is
PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer is a synthetic polymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide; the numbers indicate on average 17 ethylene oxide and 6 propylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as a solvent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, cleansers 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 label does not show its concentration or the purity of the polymer.
Functions
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
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)
- Resist Anti-Aging 2% BHA Exfoliant · Paula's Choice
- Przeciwzmarszczkowy Płyn Złuszczający Resist Anti-Aging 2% BHA Exfoliant – Paula's Choice · Paula's Choice
- Rose Touch Intensywnie nawilżająca maska w płachcie · Nivea
- Skin moisture burst essence · Srichand
- In-Skin Skin Moisture Burst Essence · Srichand
- Sweet Lollipop Face Sheet Mask · sence
- Face mask kit · Avogood Time With Me
- Peel-off gold mask for normal skin · Maxbrands