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Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Low concern
PEG-glyceryl ester emulsifiers are generally considered safe in cosmetics by CIR; concerns about residual 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation are managed by manufacturer purification.
Found in
11 products
What it is
An ethoxylated glyceryl ester (PEG-20 with triisostearin) used as a cosmetic emulsifier.
Cosmetic emulsifier; not used in food.
Why it's flagged
- Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity if not purified
What regulators actually say
"PEGs and PEG derivatives... are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not a listed food additive; permitted cosmetic ingredient
European Union — EFSA
Permitted in cosmetics under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009
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