PEG/PPG-23/17 COPOLYMER

INCI: PEG/PPG-23/17 COPOLYMER | Function: Emulsifier | Type: PEG/PPG Copolymer

What Is PEG/PPG-23/17 COPOLYMER?

PEG/PPG-23/17 copolymer 的PEG比例略高于PPG(23:17),稍偏亲水。适合作为O/W型乳液的辅助乳化剂,在防晒产品和面霜中提供良好的稳定性。A PEG-leaning copolymer (23:17 ratio). Suitable as O/W co-emulsifier providing good stability in sunscreens and creams.

Key Skin Benefits

+ O/W乳化 — 偏亲水适合水包油体系
+ 防晒适用 — 帮助分散UV过滤剂

Pros

+ 防晒产品适用
+ 非离子型
+ 稳定性好

Cons

− 合成成分 (Synthetic)
− 1,4-二噁烷风险 — 需纯化去除 (1,4-dioxane risk — requires purification)
− 非活性 — 配方助剂,无直接护肤功效 (Non-active — formulation aid only)

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 %
Sunscreen	1 - 5%
Cream	0.5 - 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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