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Peg-45m

Low concern

A cosmetic-grade PEG used in personal care products. As an ethoxylated ingredient it may contain trace 1,4-dioxane impurities from manufacturing.

Found in

14 products

What it is

High molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG-45M); a cosmetic thickener and binder.

Cosmetic ingredient; not a food additive.

Why it's flagged

Potential trace 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing

What regulators actually say

"1,4-Dioxane forms as a byproduct during the manufacture of certain cosmetic ingredients, including PEG and other ethoxylated ingredients."

FDA - 1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Not a food additive; cosmetic use only.

European Union — EFSA

Not authorized as food additive.

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