PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 12 Glyceryl Dimyristate, Emulsifier

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, ditetradecanoate (12 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

59070-56-3

Form

Liquid

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emollient and emulsifier created by combining polyethylene glycol and glyceryl esters with myristic acid. Developed to improve product spreadability and skin feel in cosmetic formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR