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PEANUT OIL PEG-6 ESTERS.

Valuable CAS 68440-49-3 / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

A PEGylated derivative of peanut oil, this multi-functional ingredient acts primarily as an emollient, promoting skin smoothness. Its specialized structure also enables it to function as a surfactant, co-emulsifier, and solubilizer, particularly effective in water-based cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Emollient Surfactant Emulsifying Solubilizer

Science

Mechanism of Action

On the skin, Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters deliver emollient properties, contributing to a soft and smooth complexion. Its PEGylation process enhances its amphiphilic nature, allowing it to serve as an effective surfactant, reducing surface tension, and as a co-emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions. Furthermore, it aids in solubilizing oil-soluble ingredients into water-based systems.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • Alkali hydroxides (potential for saponification)
  • Formulations requiring strictly limited ingredient penetration, as this derivative may enhance absorption of other compounds

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed PEGylated oils, including Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters, safe when formulated to be non-irritating. A critical safety consideration, as per the SCCS, is ensuring peanut protein levels in derivatives do not exceed 0.5 ppm to mitigate risk for individuals sensitized to peanuts. The FDA lists peanut oil as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for specific uses, and its polyglycerol esters are approved direct food additives.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Medium

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters are a valuable multi-functional ingredient, offering emollient, emulsifying, and solubilizing benefits, with a favorable safety profile when formulated to contain peanut protein levels below 0.5 ppm.

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