Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate

INCI: PEG-75 PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex PEG/PG ester)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed: safe in cosmetics (PEG-25/75/120 Propylene Glycol Stearate group); PEG-25 variant was non-irritating, non-sensitizing at 25–50% in petrolatum

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate is CIR-reviewed as safe in cosmetics with excellent safety profile, but may contain 1,4-dioxane as an impurity; avoid use on damaged skin.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate safe in cosmetics?

PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate is CIR-reviewed as safe in cosmetics with excellent safety profile, but may contain 1,4-dioxane as an impurity; avoid use on damaged skin. The EU classifies PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate allowed in the EU?

PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate do in cosmetics?

PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex PEG/PG ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

Compliance Tools

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