Is PEG-32 Distearate safe in cosmetics?
PEG-32 Distearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-32 Distearate
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(1-oxooctadecyl)-ω-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-, Glycols, polyethylene, distearate, Stearic acid, diester with polyethylene glycol, Aculyn 60, Atlas G 1821 (+14 more)
INCI: PEG-32 DISTEARATE
PEG-32 Distearate (CAS 9005-08-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, Surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
ethane-1,2-diol;heptadecanoic acid
InChIKey
QYJQHDWGURXGNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR evaluated and found safe; stearic acid must comply with EU animal by-products regulation; 1,4-dioxane impurity possible
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-32 Distearate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "16.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.18-0.28", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "85-92", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "none_required", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "3-10", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "90-97", "electrolyte_tolerance": "very_low", "pH_emulsion_stability_r…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-32 Distearate.
Regulatory Flags
peg-compound
ethoxylated
diester
1,4-dioxane-risk
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(1-oxooctadecyl)-ω-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-
Glycols, polyethylene, distearate
Stearic acid, diester with polyethylene glycol
Aculyn 60
Atlas G 1821
Cithrol 60DS
Cyclo PEG (400)DS
Dispeg 200
Ethox PEG 6000DS Special
Kessco PEG 400DS
Kessco PEG 6000DS
PEG 150 distearate
Unipeg 600 DS
PEG 600 Disterate
Polyoxyethylene (13-14) Glycol Distearate
Protomate 600 DS
Jeemate 600DS
PEG 1540 distearate
PEG 1540DS
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
SCIL (9/2019)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-32 Distearate allowed in the EU?
PEG-32 Distearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-32 Distearate do in cosmetics?
PEG-32 Distearate functions as: Emulsifying, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-08-7.
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