PEG-14M

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 14M, PEG 14000000, High Molecular Weight Polymer

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (14000 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

25322-68-3

Functions

Binding

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Holds Formula Together

Stabilizes Emulsion

Controls Viscosity

Holds ingredients together

Keeps product blended

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A high-molecular-weight PEG polymer developed for industrial and cosmetic applications. Used in skincare formulations as a thickener and texture-enhancing agent.

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