PEG-60 Evening Primrose Glycerides

PEG-60 Evening Primrose Glycerides 1
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AKA: Polyethylene glycol 60 evening primrose glycerides
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginEvening primrose oil is derived from the seeds of *Oenothera biennis*, a plant native to North America and now cultivated worldwide. The oil is cold-pressed from seeds, then polyethylene glycol is chemically bonded to the glycerides through esterification.
Mono- and diglycerides, evening primrose (Oenethera biennis) oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
124046-44-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR