Is PEG-2 STEARATE safe in cosmetics?
PEG-2 STEARATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-2 STEARATE
Also known as: Octadecanoic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester, Diglycol monostearate, 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl stearate, pure, Stearic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester, Aqua Cera (+14 more)
PEG-2 STEARATE (CAS 106-11-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Opacifying, Surfactant - Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Opacifying, Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl octadecanoate
InChIKey
PWVUXRBUUYZMKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-2 STEARATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
surfactant
needs-enrichment
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
Octadecanoic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester
Diglycol monostearate
2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl stearate, pure
Stearic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester
Aqua Cera
Atlas G 2146
BRN 1800568
Cerasynt
Cerasynt special
Clindrol SDG
Diethylene glycol, monoester with stearic acid
Diethylene glycol sesquistearate
Diethylene glycol stearate
EINECS 203-363-5
Emcol CAD
Emcol DS-50 CAD
Emcol ETS
Glyco stearin
NSC 404230
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
children; Europe; Personal care
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-2 STEARATE allowed in the EU?
PEG-2 STEARATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-2 STEARATE do in cosmetics?
PEG-2 STEARATE functions as: Opacifying, Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-11-6.
Is PEG-2 STEARATE used outside cosmetics?
PEG-2 STEARATE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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