Peg-20 glyceryl laurate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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PEG-20 glyceryl laurate (INCI) is a polyethylene glycol derivative used in cosmetic products. Glyceryl laurate are glycerol esters of lauric acid. The number 20 behind "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. PEG-20 glyceryl laurate acts as emulsifier.

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Emulsifiers; Lauric acid;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020