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PEG-2 SUNFLOWER GLYCERIDES.

Insufficient Data CAS 180254-52-8 / 186511-05-7 / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-2 Sunflower Glycerides is a versatile ingredient derived from sunflower oil, functioning primarily as a skin conditioning agent, emollient, and emulsifier. It enhances product texture by stabilizing oil and water components while contributing to skin hydration and smoothness.

Summary

Emollient Emulsifying Surfactant Skin-Conditioning Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates through its dual composition: the sunflower oil glyceride portion imparts emollient benefits, softening and conditioning the skin. Concurrently, the polyethylene glycol (PEG) component aids in moisture retention by forming hydrogen bonds with water, contributing to epidermal hydration and acting as an effective emulsifier to create stable formulations.

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 6.7 – 7.3
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient demonstrates optimal stability within a pH range of 6.7 to 7.3, consistent with the typical pH of a 10% dispersion in water. It is dispersible in water and miscible with both hydrocarbons and triglycerides.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that PEGylated alkyl glycerides, including PEG-2 Sunflower Glycerides, are safe when formulated to be non-irritating. However, at the time of the 2014 CIR report, specific maximum use concentrations for this ingredient were not established due to its lack of reported use in cosmetic formulations.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While PEG-2 Sunflower Glycerides presents beneficial emollient, conditioning, and emulsifying properties, a more comprehensive assessment requires specific data on optimal use concentrations, irritancy, and comedogenicity.

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