PEG-40 Olive Glycerides

PEG-40 Olive Glycerides 1
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 40 Olive Glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, olive oil (Olea europea) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
103819-46-1
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
Traditional Use
A modern derivative of olive oil, which has been used in Mediterranean skincare for over 3,000 years. Chemically modified with polyethylene glycol and glycerin in the late 20th century to create a water-soluble emulsifier.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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