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PEG-3 ISOSTEARATE.

Insufficient Data CAS 56002-14-3 / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-3 Isostearate is a synthetic compound primarily utilized in skincare as an emulsifying and cleansing agent. It effectively helps to blend oil and water components, contributing to stable and uniformly textured product formulations.

Summary

emulsifying cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by significantly lowering the surface tension between immiscible oil and water phases, enabling them to form stable, homogeneous emulsions. Its cleansing action also assists in solubilizing and removing impurities from the skin's surface.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has classified data for PEG-3 Isostearate as 'insufficient.' While a broader group of chemically related 'PEG Stearates' (including PEG-2, -8, -40, -50, and -100 Stearates) were deemed safe up to 25 percent and showed no evidence of irritation or sensitization in clinical assessments, specific safety data directly pertaining to PEG-3 Isostearate itself is limited or not available in the provided research for a conclusive evaluation.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While PEG-3 Isostearate is recognized for its emulsifying and cleansing properties, there is currently insufficient specific safety and efficacy data for this exact ingredient to provide a definitive recommendation.

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