Soybean Oil PEG-36 Esters

Soybean Oil PEG-36 Esters molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-36 soybean glycerides, Polyethylene glycol soybean esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia. Derived from soybean beans (Fabaceae family), primarily cultivated in East Asia. Created through ethoxylation of soybean oil mono- and diglycerides with polyethylene glycol.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR