Peg-8 dioleates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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PEG-8 dioleate (INCI) is a polyethylene glycol derivative used in cosmetic products. Diloleates are salts or diesters of oleic acid. The number 8 after "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. PEG-8 dioleate acts as emulsifier and surfactant.

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Emulsifiers; Oleic acid; Surfactants;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020