PEG-10 Olive Glycerides

PEG-10 Olive Glycerides

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 10 Olive Oil Glycerides”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-10 olive glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 10 Olive Oil Glycerides

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

Glycerides, olive oil (Olea europea) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

103819-46-1

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emulsifier created by polyethylene glycol modification of olive oil glycerides in the mid-20th century. Developed to improve the stability and texture of cosmetic formulations while maintaining some properties associated with traditional olive oil skincare.