PEG-75 Shorea Butter Glycerides

PEG-75 Shorea Butter Glycerides molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 75 Shorea Butter Glycerides, PEG-75 Illipe Butter Glycerides
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, shorea butter (Shorea stenoptera, Dipterocarpaceae), ethoxylated (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Wax
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
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by PEG modification of shorea (illipe) butter, a traditional Southeast Asian ingredient used historically in cosmetics and food. The PEG derivative was developed to improve the solubility and stability of this natural fat in modern 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