CAS# 86893-19-8

Description:

PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE: PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is a polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of methylglucose and oleic acid with an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used in skin care and hair care products as a surfactant and emulsifier. It is considered a non-irritant, and also has a specific property that allows it to reduce the irritation value of whole formulas.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is known to be a moderate hazard depending on use and warns of contamination and toxicity concerns. PEGs including products should not be used on broken or irritated skin as studies showed that patients suffering from severe burns treated with PEG-based antimicrobial cream has resulted in kidney toxicity. PEGS is also known to increase the incidences of uterine and breast cancers and of leukemia and brain cancer according to a study published in the International Journal of Toxicology.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is FDA and CIR approved for use, but not on broken skin.

Cosmetic Function(s):

• Surfactant
• Cleansing Agent
• Emulsifying