PEG-175 Diisostearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 175 Diisostearate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxoisooctadecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxoisooctadecyl)oxy]- (175 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 5.01%
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A polyethylene glycol ester synthesized as a modern cosmetic emulsifier in the mid-20th century. Designed to provide stable emulsification and conditioning properties in creams, lotions, and other skincare products.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.029%
10.0%
0%14%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.5-4.5 | 2.3-10 | 0.029-2.1
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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