PEG-42 Babassu Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG 42 babassu glycerides, Polyethylene glycol babassu glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, babassu oil, ethoxylated (42 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic derivative combining polyethylene glycol with babassu oil (traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon for skin and hair conditioning). The PEG modification was developed in the late 20th century to improve solubility and stability.
EWG
4
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