PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl d-glucopyranoside-tris[(Z)-9-octadecenoate], (120 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C136H158N26O31
Mol. Weight
2652.9
CAS #
86893-19-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier derived from glucose-based chemistry combined with PEG and oleic acid. Formulated to create stable, elegant emulsions in contemporary skincare products.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR