PEG-6 Hydrogenated Palm/Palm Kernel Glyceride

PEG-6 Hydrogenated Palm/Palm Kernel Glyceride molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol hydrogenated palm kernel glyceride
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycerides, hydrogenated palm oil and hydrogenated palm kernel oil, mono-, ethoxylated (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61788-85-0
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Palm oil has been used traditionally in African and Asian skincare for centuries. The PEG-modified hydrogenated version was developed in the 20th century as a modern emulsifier for stable cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR