BIS-PEG-3 POLYGLYCERYL-3 ETHER

BIS-PEG-3 POLYGLYCERYL-3 ETHER.

Valuable CAS 1401681-35-3 / SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

A synthetic silicone-based ingredient, BIS-PEG-3 POLYGLYCERYL-3 ETHER functions primarily as an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent. It improves product texture, spreadability, and blendability, while providing a silky, smooth skin feel.

Surfactant Emulsifying Skin Conditioning Agent Penetration Enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

It forms stable emulsions by reducing surface tension between immiscible phases. As a skin conditioning agent, it supports moisture retention, can form a protective film to reduce water evaporation, thereby aiding the skin's barrier function, and may enhance penetration of other ingredients.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence

Effective range N/A

Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility

Oil

Optimal pH N/A

0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status

Safe as used

Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel assessed a broader category of alkyl PEG/PPG ethers, including this ingredient, concluding they are safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating. A related high molecular weight dimethicone is also considered safe by the FDA due to poor skin absorption.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal

Yes Dry

Yes Oily

Yes Sensitive

Irritancy Unknown

Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

BIS-PEG-3 POLYGLYCERYL-3 ETHER is a valuable formulation enhancer that improves product aesthetics, stabilizes emulsions, and provides skin conditioning benefits, deemed safe when formulated appropriately.

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