Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together to create a smooth, unified texture in beauty products.
CAS #
27306-79-2, 39034-24-7
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from ethoxylated fatty alcohols, typically produced from coconut or palm oil sources. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to fatty alcohols to create the polyethylene glycol ether compound.
Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic polyethylene glycol ether derived from myristic acid developed in the 20th century as a surfactant and emulsifier; no traditional use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer