PEG-8 Beeswax at a Glance
- Formed by the esterification of beeswax and polyethylene glycol
- Adds emollience to formulas
- Emulsifier and surfactant
- Light-colored wax in its raw form
- Ruled safe as used in cosmetics
PEG-8 Beeswax Description
PEG-8 beeswax is an ingredient formed by the esterification of natural beeswax and synthetic polyethylene glycol. The result is a light-colored wax that adds emollience to cosmetic formulations. It is used as an emulsifier and a surfactant, too.
The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has not yet reviewed PEG-8 beeswax individually but has ruled it safe to use in cosmetics based on safety data available from its component ingredients, beeswax and polyethylene glycol.
Standard usage levels of PEG-8 beeswax in cosmetics is 4–12%, depending on formulary aesthetic goals and its intended purpose in the product.
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