PEG-20 Corn Glycerides

PEG-20 Corn Glycerides 1
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PEG-20 Corn Glycerides 2
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AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 corn glycerides, PEG 20 corn glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from corn oil glycerides, a natural plant-based lipid starting material chemically modified through synthesis. Produced by ethoxylation, attaching polyethylene glycol chains (20 mol average) to corn oil mono- and diglycerides.
Mono- and diglycerides, corn (Zea mays) oil, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR