PEG-150

Explained

This is an ester made from stearic acid and polyethylene glycol. It is used as a humectant and solvent.

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What it does

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Solvent Capable of dissolving another substance.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 77712
INCI Name PEG-150
INN Name macrogol 6000
All Functions Binding, Humectant, Solvent