PEG-14

AKA: 17598-96-8, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36-Dodecaoxaoctatriacontane-1, 38-diol, HO-PEG13-OH, 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
Synthetic
Humectant
Solvent
Clean
OriginProduced from ethylene oxide, a petrochemical derivative synthesized through the oxidation of ethylene. Created by polymerizing ethylene glycol through catalytic condensation reactions to achieve the specific chain length.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (14 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C26H54O14
Mol. Weight
590.70
CAS #
25322-68-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR