Palm Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “Palm Oil PEG-8 Esters, Polyethylene Glycol Palm Oil Ester”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Palm oil peg-8 esters
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Palm Oil Ester
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Palm oil, transesterification product with polyethylene glycol (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
68514-74-9, 8033-29-2
Form
Oil
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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 modern polyethylene glycol-derived ingredient created by chemically modifying palm oil. Developed in the late 20th century as a gentle emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR