PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides 1
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AKA: Polyethylene glycol 60 almond glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from almond oil, a plant-based triglyceride that undergoes synthetic modification. Produced through polyethylene glycol (PEG) esterification of almond glycerides via catalytic synthesis.
Mono- and diglycerides, almond oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
226993-90-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
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
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 681)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating (CIR 681)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–3.2%
Rinse-off0.001–6.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR