PEG/PPG-8/17 COPOLYMER
INCI: PEG/PPG-8/17 COPOLYMER | Function: Emulsifier | Type: PEG/PPG Copolymer
What Is PEG/PPG-8/17 COPOLYMER?
PEG/PPG-8/17 copolymer 的PPG:PEG比例约2:1,中等亲油性。在化妆品配方中主要作为O/W型辅助乳化剂使用。A copolymer with ~2:1 PPG:PEG ratio, moderately lipophilic. Functions primarily as an O/W co-emulsifier.
Key Skin Benefits
- + 乳液稳定 — 作为辅助乳化剂提高O/W型乳液稳定性
- + 改善肤感 — 提供柔滑涂抹感
Pros
- + 非离子型乳化剂 — 配伍性好
- + 无需中和
- + HLB值适中
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 % |
|---|
| Cream/Lotion | 0.5 - 3% |
| Emulsion stabilizer | 0.5 - 2% |
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