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PEG-10 LAURATE

Functions: Emulsifying

allergy
May cause allergies

restricted
Restricted in some regions

Description

PEG Dilaurate (PEG-2 Dilaurate, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-6 Dilaurate, PEG-8 Dilaurate, PEG-12 Dilaurate, PEG-20 Dilaurate, PEG-32 Dilaurate, PEG-75 Dilaurate, PEG-150 Dilaurate) and PEG Laurate (PEG-2 Laurate, PEG-2 Laurate SE, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-6 Laurate, PEG-8 Laurate, PEG-9 Laurate, PEG-10 Laurate, PEG-12 Laurate, PEG-14 Laurate, PEG-20 Laurate, PEG-32 Laurate, PEG-75 Laurate, PEG-150 Laurate) ingredients range from pale yellow, oily liquids to tan, waxy solids. In cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients are used in the formulation of a wide variety of products, such as shampoos, hair conditioners, personal cleanliness products, bath products, and skin care and skin cleansing products.

References

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  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Food Additive Status List. Downloaded from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/opa-appa.html, Oct 16, 2006.
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  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.