Definition
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-omega-octadecyloxy- (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Cosmetic roles
Keeps a film flexiblePLASTICISERKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGSoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGMakes a clear formula opaqueOPACIFYING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG Ethers as used in Cosmetics
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ＰＥＧ－４ジステアリルエーテル: 本品は、ステアリルアルコール（＊）のポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
PEG-4 DISTEARYL ETHERINCI피이지-4다이스테아릴에터Korean label name (MFDS standard)ＰＥＧ－４ジステアリルエーテルJapanese labelling name