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Peg-6 Caprylate/Caprate

Low concern

A cosmetic ingredient, not a food ingredient. PEG compounds may contain trace 1,4-dioxane impurities of concern; CIR generally finds them safe in cosmetic use as currently formulated.

Found in

14 products

What it is

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) ester of caprylic and capric fatty acids; a synthetic surfactant/emulsifier.

Cosmetic emulsifier; not typically used in food.

Why it's flagged

Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination
not intended for food use

What regulators actually say

"1,4-Dioxane is a contaminant that may be present in extremely small amounts in some cosmetics... 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 regulated under FDCA section 601.

European Union — EFSA

Not a permitted food additive.

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