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InventoryRef 5815915/10/2010

PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-1-oxo-9-(Z)-octadecenyloxy (40 mol EO average molar ratio)

PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 68958-64-5
CAS 68958-64-5PubChem CID 50280

1-[2,3-Bis(2-oxopropoxy)propoxy]propan-2-one

IUPAC name
1-[2,3-bis(2-oxopropoxy)propoxy]propan-2-one
Molecular formula
C12H20O6
Molecular weight
260.28 g/mol
Exact mass
260.12598835 Da
XLogP3
-0.9
Topological polar surface area
78.9 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

AOWCOHYBGYRYGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N1,1',1''-[Propane-1,2,3-triyltris(oxy)]tri(propan-2-one)
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE

INCI name

PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-1-oxo-9-(Z)-octadecenyloxy (40 mol EO average molar ratio)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
58159
Imported identity
PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 68958-64-5 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for PEG-40 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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