PEG-40 Distearate

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 40 Distearate

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from stearic acid, a fatty acid typically sourced from vegetable oils or animal fats. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where polyethylene glycol chains are chemically bonded to distearate molecules.

PEG-40 Distearate is the polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid

CAS #

-

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

Antioxidant Protection

Wound Healing

Mixes Oil & 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

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

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR