PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-6 Coconut Oil Glycerides

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

Mono-, di- and triglycerides, C8-10, ethoxylated (6 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.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emulsifier combining PEG with coconut-derived fatty acid glycerides. Coconut oil has been used traditionally in tropical regions for skincare and hair care for thousands of years.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR