Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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PEG-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate (INCI) is a polyethylene glycol derivative used in cosmetic products. Glyceryl oleate/cocoate are glycerol esters of oleic acid and cocolic acid. The fatty acids used for esterification may also contain other fatty acids. The number 18 after "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. PEG-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate acts as emulsifier.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer