Palm Oil PEG-8 Esters

Palm Oil PEG-8 Esters 1
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AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Palm Oil Ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from the fruit of oil palm trees (Arecaceae family), native to tropical regions of West Africa. Produced through transesterification of palm oil with polyethylene glycol (8 moles ethylene oxide average).
Palm oil, transesterification product with polyethylene glycol (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
68514-74-9, 8033-29-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR