PEG-20 Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

PEG-20 Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 hydrogenated palm glycerides, PEG 20 hydrogenated palm glycerides
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycerides, hydrogenated palm oil mono- and di-, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61788-85-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier created by hydrogenating palm oil glycerides and attaching polyethylene glycol units. Developed in the late 20th century as an alternative to animal-derived emulsifiers while providing emollient properties similar to traditional plant oils.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR