PEG-20 Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

AKA “Polyethylene glycol 20 hydrogenated palm glycerides, PEG 20 hydrogenated palm glycerides”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-20 hydrogenated palm glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 hydrogenated palm glycerides, PEG 20 hydrogenated palm glycerides

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Glycerides, hydrogenated palm oil mono- and di-, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

61788-85-0

Form

Liquid

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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 synthetic emulsifier created by hydrogenating palm oil glycerides and attaching polyethylene glycol units. Developed in the late 20th century as an alternative to animal-derived emulsifiers while providing emollient properties similar to traditional plant oils.