PEG-12 Glyceryl Dioleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 12 Glyceryl Dioleate, Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, di-9-(Z)-octadecenoate (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
59070-56-3
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed by reacting PEG, glycerin, and oleic acid in the 20th century. Created to serve as an emulsifier and conditioning agent that improves product texture and moisture delivery.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR