Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters

AKA: PEG-6 peanut oil esters

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), legumes native to South America and widely cultivated globally. Created through esterification of peanut oil with polyethylene glycol to enhance emulsifying and conditioning properties.

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L., Leguminosae) oil, transesterifiaction products with polyethylene oxide (6 mol EO average molar ratio)

Family

Fabaceae (Legume family)

Plant Part

Nut

CAS #

68440-49-3

Form

Oil

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

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.

Locks In Moisture

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2014

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR