PEG-42 Babassu Glycerides

AKA: PEG 42 babassu glycerides, Polyethylene glycol babassu glycerides

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from babassu oil (Attalea speciosa), a tropical palm seed oil, combined with glycerides. Produced through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is chemically bonded to mono- and diglycerides.

Mono- and diglycerides, babassu oil, ethoxylated (42 mol EO average molar ratio)

Form

Liquid

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

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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 2020

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR