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PEG/PPG-8/17 COPOLYMER.

Valuable CAS 9003-11-6 (generic) / SOLVENT

This versatile copolymer acts as a multifunctional ingredient, enhancing product consistency and stability while providing hydration. It effectively solubilizes other compounds and helps bind formulations.

Summary

solvent humectant solubilizer viscosity controlling consistency enhancer binding agent softening agent fixative wetting agent emulsifier stabilizer

Science

Mechanism of Action

PEG/PPG-8/17 COPOLYMER operates on multiple fronts within a formulation and on the skin. It serves as an effective solvent and solubilizer, enabling the dissolution of various substances and promoting homogeneous mixtures. As a humectant, it attracts and retains moisture, contributing to skin hydration. Furthermore, its role as a wetting agent allows it to reduce interfacial tension between immiscible liquids, thereby facilitating emulsification and significantly improving the stability of emulsions. It also functions as a consistency enhancer, binding agent, softening agent, and fixative, contributing to the overall texture and performance of cosmetic products. Its excellent skin tolerance is a recognized benefit of PEG and PPG derivatives.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

While a specific optimal pH range for stability was not identified for PEG/PPG-8/17 COPOLYMER, the stratum corneum typically maintains a pH between 4.3 and 7.0.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that related 'PEG Propylene Glycol Derivatives', a group encompassing PEG/PPG copolymers, are safe for use in cosmetic formulations. They further noted that PEG/PPG ethers are safe when properly formulated to prevent irritation.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG/PPG-8/17 COPOLYMER is a valuable ingredient, widely tolerated and deemed safe, offering significant formulation benefits as a multi-functional enhancer, solubilizer, and humectant across all skin types.

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