Wax

Polyethylene Oxide

Polyethylene Oxide is used in cosmetic products as a synthetic wax; mascara binding agent; controlled rheology agent; higher melting point and batch-to-batch consistency versus natural waxes agent.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Synthetic wax; mascara binding agent; controlled rheology agent; higher melting point and batch-to-batch consistency versus natural waxes
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Polyethylene Oxide is used in cosmetic products as a synthetic wax; mascara binding agent; controlled rheology agent; higher melting point and batch-to-batch consistency versus natural waxes agent.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Wax
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.