PEG-23M
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 23000000, PEG 23 Million
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (23,000 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
25322-68-3
Form
Powder
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Holds ingredients together
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A high-molecular-weight polyethylene glycol developed for cosmetic use as a thickener and texture enhancer. Created to replace traditional starch-based or plant-gum thickeners in modern formulations.
EWG
2
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