PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER

INCI: PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER | Function: Solubilizer/Emulsifier | Type: PEG/PPG Copolymer

What Is PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER?

PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer 的PEG比例明显高于PPG(17:6),偏亲水。适合作为水溶性增溶剂和O/W型辅助乳化剂。A PEG-dominant copolymer (17:6 ratio) with hydrophilic character. Functions as a water-soluble solubilizer and O/W co-emulsifier.

Key Skin Benefits

+ 亲水性好 — 冷水可分散
+ 透明配方 — 不产生浑浊

Pros

+ PEG比例高 — 水溶性好
+ 非离子型
+ 低刺激

Cons

− 合成成分
− 1,4-二噁烷风险
− 乳化力弱 — 需配合其他乳化剂

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Body
Product Type	Leave-On, Rinse-Off
Source	Synthetic
Natural Level	Synthetic

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1/5 (low)
Comedogenic Rating	0-1/5
EWG Score	3/10

Regional Regulatory Limits

Region	Leave-on %	Rinse-off %	Status
EU (CosIng)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
US (CIR/FDA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
Japan (MHLW)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
ASEAN	No limit	No limit	Allowed
China (NMPA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Toner	0.5 - 2%
Light emulsion	1 - 3%

References

CIR — Safety Assessment of PEG ingredients. PEGs considered safe as used in cosmetics.
EWG Skin Deep — PEG compound hazard database
EU CosIng Database — Listed as cosmetic ingredient

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