Soybean Oil PEG-36 Esters

Soybean Oil PEG-36 Esters 1
AKA: PEG-36 soybean glycerides, Polyethylene glycol soybean esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Soybean oil, mono- and diglycerides, ethoxylated (36 mol EO average molar ratio)
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bean
CAS #
8013-07-8
Form
Oil
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
A synthetic emulsifier made from soybean oil and PEG, developed in the late 20th century. Used in cosmetics and personal care products to create stable, uniform 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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR