PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquicaprylate/Sesquicaprate
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 20 methyl glucose sesquicaprylate, PEG 20 methyl glucose sesquicaprate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquicaprylate/sesquicaprate
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 methyl glucose sesquicaprylate, PEG 20 methyl glucose sesquicaprate
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, C8-10, esters with methyl-d-glucopyranoside (3:2), ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
119831-19-5
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.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier made from glucose derivatives and caprylic acid combined with polyethylene glycol. Created to provide gentle, plant-based emulsification properties suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR