PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 methyl glucose sesquilaurate, PEG 20 methyl glucose sesquilaurate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Dodecanoic acid, esters with methyl-d-glucopyranoside (3:2), ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

119831-19-5

Form

Liquid

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

Traditional Use

A modern sugar-derived emulsifier combining glucose with lauric acid and polyethylene glycol. Developed as a naturally-inspired alternative to harsher synthetic emulsifiers while maintaining stable cosmetic formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Mild Irritant

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-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR