Peg 100 Stearate
AKA “● N”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Peg 100 stearate
AKA: ● N
Ingredient · Emulsifying · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Restricted:EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation.
Formula
C20H40O3
Mol. Weight
328.5
CAS #
9004-99-3
Form
Liquid
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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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A polyethylene glycol ester developed in the mid-20th century as an emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetics to improve product stability and spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR