Is PEG-20M safe to use in EU cosmetics?

PEG-20M is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

What function does PEG-20M serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PEG-20M carries the following function designation(s): BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

What other records share CAS 25322-68-3?

CAS 25322-68-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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InventoryRef 7806515/10/2010

PEG-20M

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (20,000 mol EO average molar ratio)

PEG-20M is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Exact external identity check

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Inventory details for PEG-20M

INCI name

PEG-20M

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (20,000 mol EO average molar ratio)

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 78065
Imported identity: PEG-20M
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for PEG-20M

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Key data

CAS

25322-68-3

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Restriction

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Function

BINDING: Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
EMULSION STABILISING: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#19650 · PEG-20M

Records sharing a CAS or EC identity

PEG-10 PEG-100 PEG-115M PEG-12 PEG-135 PEG-14 PEG-14M PEG-150

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

PEG-150BINDING, HUMECTANT, SOLVENT

PEG-160MBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

PEG-180MBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

PEG-1MBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

PEG-220BINDING, HUMECTANT, SOLVENT

PEG-23MBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

PEG-2MBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

PEG-3 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATEBINDING, FILM FORMING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How PEG-20M appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PEG-20M 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-20M is also tagged with 3 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-20M 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-20M carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 25322-68-3 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-20M

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for PEG-20M from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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