Common Name(s): Poloxamine 1102,tetronic 1102,ethylenediamine eo/po block copolymer-1102

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Helps oil and water mix in formulas and can dissolve oily ingredients into water-based products.

Why It's Used: Grade 1102 provides hlb ~7 for w/o and hybrid emulsification.

How It Works: Ethylenediamine core with 4 peo/ppo block arms; hlb ~7 determined by peo/ppo ratio; temperature-sensitive gelation behavior.

Typically Found In: Pharmaceutical systems,clear formulations,o/w emulsions,specialty cleansers

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emulsifier

Secondary Functions: Solubilizing,wetting,surfactant

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Synthetic; eo/po block copolymer; ethylenediamine core.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Considered very mild. well-established pharmaceutical safety profile.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Anionic surfactants,nonionic surfactants,humectants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Grade 1102 (tetronic 1102): lower mw, ppo-rich; hlb ~7; w/o emulsification tendency.

Last Verified: 2026-03-27

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary,basf tetronic technical data