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Peg-150 Stearate
Peg-150 Stearate
Low concern
PEG-150 stearate has been reviewed by EFSA and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review with no major safety findings at typical use levels. The main caveat is a possible trace 1,4-dioxane impurity from manufacturing, which is controlled in finished products.
Found in
3 products
What it is
A polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid; a nonionic surfactant and thickener.
Cosmetic ingredient; PEG stearates may also appear as food emulsifiers in some jurisdictions.
Why it's flagged
- possible trace 1,4-dioxane manufacturing impurity in cosmetic grades
What regulators actually say
"PEG stearates are considered safe in current cosmetic use practices when impurity levels are controlled."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted in some food applications; cosmetic ingredient
European Union — EFSA
Reviewed for cosmetic safety
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