PEG-15 Jojoba Alcohol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Jojoba Oil Derivative
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Alcohols, jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), ethoxylated (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9002-92-0; 68439-50-9; 5274-68-0; 9004-95-9; 9005-00-9; 4536-30-5; 3055-93-4; 3055-94-5; 3055-95-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Controls excess oil
Traditional Use
Jojoba oil has been used by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest for centuries as a skin moisturizer. This PEG-modified derivative was developed in the late 20th century to improve the water solubility and emulsifying properties of jojoba in cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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