Peanut oil peg-6 esters (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 68440-49-3; Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L., Fabaceae) oil, transesterifiaction products with polyethylene oxide

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"Peanut oil' means peanut oil (Arachis Hypogaea Oil); 'PEG' is the acronym for polyethylene glycol. The number 6 after "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. "Esters" means the esterification product (condensation product of alcohol and the fatty acids from peanut oil). The substance mixture is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an emollient (makes smooth and supple).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer