PEG-13 Sunflower Glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 13 Sunflower Glycerides, Plant-based Emollient

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

Glycerides, sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (13 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

70377-91-2, 186511-05-7

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

Traditional Use

A synthetic compound created by conjugating PEG with sunflower oil glycerides in modern cosmetic chemistry. Developed as a plant-based alternative emulsifier for contemporary formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

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

General

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