PEG-3 Dicaprylate/Caprate

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 3 Dicaprylate Caprate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from caprylic and capric acids (medium-chain fatty acids) and ethylene glycol. Synthesized through ethoxylation and esterification of fatty acids with polyethylene glycol.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids (3 mol EO average molar ratio)

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

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.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR