Palm Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “Palm Oil PEG-8 Esters, Polyethylene Glycol Palm Oil Ester”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Palm oil peg-8 esters
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Palm Oil Ester
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Not Clean
Palm oil, transesterification product with polyethylene glycol (8 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
68514-74-9, 8033-29-2
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Derived from the fruit of oil palm trees (Arecaceae family), native to tropical regions of West Africa. Produced through transesterification of palm oil with polyethylene glycol (8 moles ethylene oxide average).
Plant Source
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
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
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score3
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR